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YOLOFREEK: /* Legends Class toys */

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'''[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]''' got the Hollywood bad-guy treatment, and therefore got truckloads of toys too!
He also ''became'' a truck later on. Funny, that is.

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:Movie Legends Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just what the hell do I turn into?]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legends Class, [[2007]])
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Megatron'''
: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] figures, Megatron transforms into a Cybertronian jet. This figure uses the pre-final head design from concept art and some ancillary media. Due to his transformation scheme, he has a swiveling waist. Despite its simplicity, this figure is far closer to Megatron's actual silhouette in the movie than most of his larger figures.

:The figure is misassembled in the package, with the arms being swapped, putting paint applications and more sculpted detail on the wrong sides of his arms; it is a simple matter to rectify this though as his shoulders are easily popped off and swapped around. It should be noted that the arms & head are molded in softer, rubbery plastic. While they don't harden and break quickly like [[Scorponok (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Legends Class Scorponok's stinger]], the pieces can become loose around the hard plastic ball joints over time. Also, the parts are prone to photodegrading over a few years.

:The figure is slightly mistransformed in the picture to the right, as well as all pictures depicting his vehicle mode below - the wingtips should be rotated 180° downwards, making for a more screen-accurate jet mode.

:The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/LegendsMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Legends Megatron at TFU.info]''
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*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
[[File:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Megatron is quite beside himself.]]
:A [[Target]] [[exclusive]], this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Legends of Cybertron Megatron]] and Movie Legends Megatron.

:His arms are still misassembled in-package.
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[[File:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Quick, Bumblebee! You hold up Megatron, I'll just fight with the others!" "...I hate you."]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
:A [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, this six-pack of Legends Class figures contains unmodified toys of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (Movie)#TRULegendsPack|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Bumblebee]], Megatron, [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Starscream]], and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Barricade]].

:Like Bumblebee & Starscream, he was packaged in alternate mode. He ''still'' has the arms misassembled.
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[[File:TF-2007-Allspark-Battles-Legends-Class-2-pack-Ice-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Look like both halves of Jazz will have a front bumper.]]
*'''Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron''' (Legends multi-pack, [[2008]])
:Ice Megatron is a, well, ice-themed redeco of Legends Class Megatron, which means his black paint applications have been replaced by blue. He comes packed with yet another redeco of Legends class [[Jazz (Movie)#LegendsVsMegatron|Jazz]], this time "battle damaged".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsIceMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Ice Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:Movie Voyager Megatron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, I think I'm as weird as the ''[[Transformers: The War Within|War Within]]'' figures! ...nah, not there yet.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Projectile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released partway into the second wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Voyager Class toys, Megatron transforms into an ice-covered version of his Cybertronian jet form, with transparent blue plastic forming large portions of his vehicle mode, such as parts of his wings. This ice design is carried onto his robot mode, with his legs, shoulders and chest having some kind of 'ice' plastic covering them.

:With a significantly different (and simple compared to other figures of the same pricepoint) transformation sequence compared to his earlier Leader class toy, his chest frost lowers and his shoulders raise to robot mode position when you bring his lower body forward thanks to [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] technology. He also has his fusion cannon in its entirety on his left arm which can fire a projectile. His wings feature flip-out "ice blades", and pulling on a tab in the back of his jet mode brings them forward like one giant pincer claw.

:His feet are entirely spring-loaded, which means his foot and the two "rear toes" on each feet automatically close up when his weight is not applied to them. Surprisingly, this helps a lot with the posing, as the feet parts automatically position themselves for the perfect balance.

:The stock photo on the toy's packaging depicts Megatron with the unused head that appeared in some concept art.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/VoyagerMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Voyager Class Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie Voyager Premium Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wouldn't the toy above be much cooler with duller colours?]]
*'''Megatron''' ("Premium Series" Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile

:One of the first figures available in the ''[[Premium Series]]'' (although not explicitly identified on the packaging as such), Voyager Class Megatron was released exclusively at Best Buy on October 16th, 2007 alongside the North American launch of the ''Transformers'' movie DVD. Megatron has been completely redecoed, covering most of his previously grey parts with metallic silver paint and a black paint wash over the top of that. Black and gold highlights are used to offset all of the silver, while the transparent 'ice' parts are clear. These changes essentially make Megatron far more accurate to his movie appearance.

:Megatron is presented in robot mode inside a special display box similar in shape to the packaging for the Hasbro release of ''Generation 1'' ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/BestBuyMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Premium Series'' Voyager Class Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Movie Voyager BOMC Megatron.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|I'll crush you with my bare hands!]]
*'''Battle Over Mission City''' ("Screen Battles" two-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

:A Target exclusive redeco of Voyager Class Megatron in primarily beige and chocolate brown colors with brown paintwashes, this version replaces the ice colored translucent plastic with two shades of translucent orange to replicate a look that resembles Megatron's fiery demise (or atmospheric re-entry). Unlike the previous releases, this version's wings are painted to match the body color, so they give the appearance of molten slag. This version was only available in a two-pack with a mostly unchanged Deluxe Class [[Jazz (Movie)#TargetvsMegatron|Final Battle Jazz]] in reference to their fight on the skyscraper featured in the film.

:As the colors on this Megatron are very similar to the colors on the Screen Battles version of Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]], it can be assumed that those two sets are meant to also represent the climactic final battle at the end of the film.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/ScreenBattlesMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Screen Battles'' Voyager Class Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Leader Class toys====
[[File:TF07-Leader-Megatron.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"Ohhhh! I turn into a big-boned guy!"]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MD-07'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released in the second wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Leaders, Megatron transforms into a gray Cybertronian jet. Unlike the Voyager Class toy above, this mold does not feature any molded ice details; instead it uses metallic blue paint to represent his frozen form. In robot mode, Megatron's right "[[Rocket Claw]]" disconnects at the wrist to become the spiked end of the extendable "[[Mace (weapon)|chain]] [[whip]]" weapon concealed within his forearm; pressing the black switch on the arm pulls the chain taut for a whipping attack. His arms also link together at the wrists to form a "[[fusion cannon]]," with the pod on his left forearm concealing the weapon's [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]ing twin barrels, exposed by pulling a switch. His other automorph features include his wings folding up as his vehicle nosecone is moved into place, and his feet unfolding as his knees are straightened. Finally, pressing the button on his waist activates a small friction motor, which moves various torso plates and blades on his back into place, accompanied by a metallic shrieking sound and flashing yellow lights.

:Megatron's instructions summarily fail to actually tell the reader about how his gimmicks work. The whipping-action black switch for his flail is not mentioned; they do not detail how to connect the arms for fusion cannon mode; and the fact that the cannon is on a slider, allowing it to be center-aligned, rather than sitting off to one side, is also omitted.

:There is an error in Megatron's legs, in that his left and right hip joints have been swapped for reasons unknown. Switching them allows for a slightly smoother transformation. In addition to ''that'', both of Megatron's hands have a finger misassembly. Two pieces are molded to have two fingers, while one is obviously supposed to be a thumb–however, this thumb is on the 'outside' of his hands instead of the inside. The prototype on the packaging's stock photos show the correct assembly.

:Possibly a dropped feature [[for safety reasons]], the right hand (partly a projectile tethered to the arm) is designed to launch out of his wrist via a spring-loaded firing mechanism. However, the spring for the launching mechanism was removed, though the firing trigger remains.

:The back of Megatron's box depicts him with the almost-used head from concept art. The panel that conceals his face in jet mode is sculpted to fit the face of that head, so while it still covers up his final head reasonably well, it is not a perfect fit.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Leader Class Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Premium Movie Megs.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey, I got a tan!"]]
*'''Megatron''' ("Premium Series" Leader Class, 2008)

:Premium Megatron is a redeco of the previously released Leader Class Megatron. The figure is now given far more movie-accurate paint applications of black, gold, & silver. Premium Megatron also features the classic transformation sound when the chest Automorph function is activated. The original "metal shriek" sound is retained when the sound button is pressed in vehicle mode.

:In the promotional photos of the toy, this version was pictured with a new vehicle mode face cover that fit the new head better. However, this retool was apparently dropped before actual production but can still be seen on the box back photography. All manufacturing errors from the first release are still present.

:Unlike some of the early "Premium Series" toys, Premium Leader Megatron was mass-released at a variety of retailers, instead of being an exclusive to any particular store.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/PremiumMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Premium Series'' Leader Class Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ACG-HK-2008-Transformers-Commemorative-Box-Set.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Decepticon)''' (2008)

:Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The ''Premium Series'' Megatron toy is released without any changes along with [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Starscream_(Movie)/toys#DeepSpace|Deep Space Starscream]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Premium|''Premium'' Barricade]], [[Blackout (Movie)#Premium|''Premium'' Blackout]], and a [[Brawl (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Brawl]]. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box with a half-trimmed Decepticon Symbol, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.

:The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.
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====''Fast Action Battlers''====
[[File:Movie FAB Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just back from filming ''Predator 3''.]]
*'''Fusion Blast Megatron''' ([[Fast Action Battlers|Fast Action Battler]], 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles

:Fusion Blast Megatron is a simple version of Megatron with dorky-looking proportions in robot mode, and it turns into an even dorkier-looking vehicle mode. The transformation sequence manages to be even more simple and non-involved than the other ''Movie'' Megatron toys by means of an Automorph feature very similar to the early Beast Wars flipchangers. Moving his back section down causes the torso to flip up, hiding the head and positioning the arms skywards. Though the figure requires a little more repositioning and folding, most of the transformation is done with a single step.

:The figure's packaging depicts Megatron with a different head sculpt and silver paint instead of unpainted gray plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/FABMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Fusion Blast Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:NA megatron FAB.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Night Attack Megatron''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles
:A redeco of Fast Action Battler Megatron, this time cast primarily in black plastic, with opaque grey missiles.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/FABMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Night Attack Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Jollibee Kids Meal====
*'''Megatron''' (Jollibee Kids Meal toy, 2007)

:Available only at Jollibee fast food chains in the Philippines, this Megatron toy is functionally an upscaled version of his Legends class figure though with minor transformation differences. It also has a new head sculpt which is markedly more detailed than the Legends toy but still has the concept design head rather than the final version in the film.
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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Legends Class toys====
{{anchor|ROTFlegend}}[[File:TF-ROTF-Legends-Class-Megatron.jpg|After enduring countless "What do I turn into" captions, Michael Bay started from scratch.|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legends, [[2009]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-02'''

:Megatron transforms from a reasonably accurate version of his movie robot mode to a reasonably accurate version of his tank mode (with a teeny extra Megatron face in his groin, without paint details probably to avoid creepiness). He has ball-jointed shoulders and hips in robot mode, plus elbow and knee joints. His alt mode turret is formed by merging his left and right arms, which is a neat callback to the first movie's fusion cannon, but means the turret can't rotate side to side, only pivot at the barrel.

:Several samples suffer from a disconnected lower left leg, which should be connected to the metal rod inside the upper leg. While the loose appendage cannot be repaired without extensive tooling, the upper leg is tight enough to prevent the leg from falling out during display or careful play. Speaking of legs, this Legends Class Megatron is somewhat prone to falling down with a light breeze of wind. The kibble on his robot mode back doesn't help the balancing at all.

:Megatron also saw release as a blindpacked figure for the first wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' EZ Collection sets. And like all first waves, He comes with a flyer advertising the TakaraTomy releases of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline. In Malaysia, this toy is also one of the four Legends Class figures to be released as promotional merchandise for the Petronas Gas Station. He can be obtained starting from the 12th of July along with Optimus Prime, via RM30 ($7.04) worth of gas or RM15 ($3.52) worth of foods and items in the Mesra Shop.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/LegMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-ROTF-EZ-Collection-EZ-10-Megatron-Battle-Damaged-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron Damage Version''' (EZ Collection, 2009)
**''EZ Collection Number'': '''EZ-10'''
:A "Battle Damaged" redeco of the Legends Class Megatron appears in the second wave of EZ Collection, featuring more elaborate, weathered paint applications.

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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:ROTF-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|First blue, then green. Watch, in the next movie, it'll be red.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2009)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''RD-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The second mainline ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Megatron toy is more slender than the larger Leader-Class Megatron, as it was based (more or less) on the finalized Megatron design, and as such, features a sleeker tank mode, a large lobster-claw like right arm and a normal-sized left arm. Unlike the larger toy, the Voyager's firing missile is located on the left arm, though the end is still sculpted to look like a set of fingers, and he also wears the entire top of the tank as a [[kibble]] backpack instead of having jet turbines like the Leader class toy. For some reason, he's also green.

:He features two [[Mech Alive]] gimmicks. Turning his waist turns internal gears in his chest, while bending his right elbow makes a blade extend in and out of his claw.

:The highlighted box to the far right showcases one alternative to positioning his back kibble; this ultimately leads to a ton of junk protruding out from his back, but also makes his silhouette from the front look cleaner.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/VoyagerMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Voyager Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTFtoy-GatheringattheNemesis.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pay no attention to my translucent parts!]]
*'''Gathering At the Nemesis''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:This [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive three pack includes a redeco of Megatron's Voyager-Class toy from the first movie in a scheme basically identical to the first movie's Voyager "Premium Series" version (but with much fewer paint details), as well as the Voyager-Class [[The Fallen#GatheringNemesis|The Fallen]] and a redeco of Deluxe-Class [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#GatheringNemesis|Soundwave]]. The back of the box and samples shown before release portrayed this Megatron as using the unrevised original head design from the first film, but the final version has the same head as past Voyager-Class Megatrons.

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[[File:ROTF UniteforUniverse Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class)
**''ID number:'' '''MR-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Unite for the Universe|Unite for the Universe]]'' Megatron was to be a screen-accurate silver redeco of Voyager class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron, but the toy (along with a [[Jetfire (Movie)#Voyager Class toys|Jetfire]]-armoured Voyager class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VoyagerJetPower|Jet Power Optimus Prime]]) was canceled.

:Both Megatron and the accompanying Jet Power Optimus Prime would have come with an issue of the [[Unite for the Universe issue 1|''Unite for the Universe'' comic book]], but due to the cancellation of both figures, the comics were eventually included with the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Movie Masterpiece]] releases of Leader class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]]. Of amusement is the fact the comics are essentially showcasing toys that have been canceled.

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====Leader Class toys====
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[[File:ROTF Leader Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beefcake!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2009)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''RD-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:The first and largest ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron toy is based on an earlier design for Megatron that differs slightly from the final CG model. This design is more bulky and hunchbacked than the final design, has a right arm with a shoulder pad that doubles as a bladed shield, and also has a very short and wimpy left arm. Like the Voyager Class toy, he also features feet that do not look like the CGI model, which has large two-toed feet formed by the tank treads rather than flat, clawed feet that resemble those of the first movie's design. Leaving the feet retracted creates a more movie-accurate appearance when the legs are viewed from the front (when viewed from the side, Megatron's legs look like stubs).

:The figure transforms into a Cybertronian tank, though it lacks the wings seen in the film and is also less streamlined. In robot mode, Megatron's entire lower right arm is a spring-loaded missile launcher and the tank turret's armour/shroud can be mechanically repositioned to partially cover the cannon, with flip-out sword blade, as seen in the early concept design. Due to the amount of [[gimmick]]ry involved, the right arm has no elbow.

:Pressing the Decepticon symbol-emblazoned button on his chest activates his light, [[Mech Alive]], and voice sound effects ("I am Megatron!"). The Mech Alive mechanics involve shaking his head to and fro while panels in his chest shudder. The European release (sold in the UK and non-English speaking countries) proclaims just simply "Megatron!" with laughter. After a month or two, the American release became available in the UK as well as the Canadian province of Quebec, while English Canada (which usually stocks the American release) somehow got the European version in some areas.

:Interestingly, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|while]] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|other]] [[Demolishor (ROTF)|figures]] in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line suffered mold simplifications from budget cuts, Megatron got mold ''additions''. Hasbro's stock pictures depict a vastly different and much smaller shield which lacks the outer claw prongs and has different detailing, and there is no evidence that the flip-down feet had been implemented at all. These late mold changes may have been done to slightly increase the toy's accuracy to his movie depiction and, in the case of the flip-down feet, to make Megatron look like he actually has ''feet'' rather than stubs to walk on.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Leader Class Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROFTMegatronWCamshaft.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Why do I have someone else with me?! My box looks the same, except with that guy sticking out!]]
*'''Megatron''' with '''Autobot Camshaft''' (Leader Class value pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: This [[Walmart]] exclusive value pack featured an unchanged Leader-class Megatron sold with an unchanged [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] from the first movie toyline. They came packaged in a special wider box and were sold for the same price as a normal Leader toy.

:Leader-class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime was available in a similar value pack at the same time, which likewise included Camshaft.

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[[File:ROTFtoy-MegatronLeaderShadowCommand.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm back in black...YES I'M BACK IN BLACK! OH!]]
*'''Shadow Command Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:Shadow Command Megatron, as the name suggests, is a mostly black redeco of Leader class Megatron, which much resembles the previous Fast Action Battlers ''Night Attack Megatron'' redeco. The figure sports more paint applications than the first release. The voice chip has been changed, instead of saying "I am Megatron!" like the initial release, it says "There is no command but mine!". The blast sound effect has also been changed to a laser sound, and a G1-esque sound effect plays when rotating Megatron's legs during transformation.

:Initial shipments of Shadow Command Megatron have a minor misassembly in his right shoulder that causes the laser sound effect to go off only when his arm is pointing backwards, as opposed to forward. It is fixable, but only after knocking out a pin.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Shadow Command Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====''Fast Action Battlers''====
[[File:ROTF FAB Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I sure hope {{w|Metal Slug (series)|SNK}} don't sue...]]
*'''Cannon Blast Megatron''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories'': Projectile

:Part of the first wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Fast Action Battlers]], "Cannon Blast" Megatron is a simplified figure that transforms into a Cybertronian tank. His right arm has a spring-launched missile fired via a switch on the side, as well a soft plastic blade that can be folded out. Twisting the figure's right arm produces a chopping action. Due to the weird design of the feet and weight distribution, Megatron is difficult to stand up unless he is hunched forward.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/FABMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Cannon Blast Megatron at TFU.info]''

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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:TF-2010-VotF-Legends-Class-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Such heroic nonsense."]]
*'''The Victory of The Fallen''' (Kmart Exclusive Legends 5-pack, 2010)

:''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]: [[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Megatron is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class mold, in khaki and with a dark brown chest. He comes with redecos of [[The Fallen#Transformers (2010)|The Fallen]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VictoryFallen|Optimus Prime]], [[Jetfire (Movie)#Legends Class toys 2|Jetfire]], and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Starscream]] in a [[Kmart]]-exclusive five-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/KMLegMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Victory of The Fallen Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF2010MegsRisingMegsAndConstructs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Man, this mold just doesn't want to be re-released ''at al''...]]
*'''Megatron Rising''' (Figure multi-pack)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:This retailer exclusive multi-pack recreated the scene in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' where the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]] resurrect Megatron. The Megatron figure itself is a redeco of his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager class toy, partially cast in a metallic green plastic, to represent his time at the bottom of the ocean. He came packed with Legends Class figures of [[Long Haul (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Long Haul]], [[Mixmaster (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Mixmaster]], [[Rampage (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Rampage]], and a red redeco of [[Scrapper (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Scrapper]], who was probably intended to be [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)|Scrapmetal]].

:It has never been revealed for which retailer this multi-pack was intended for.
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====''Activators''====
[[File:TF2010-toy Activators Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sadly, this is the most accurate-looking one.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Activator, 2010)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:[[Activators]] Megatron is a simple, [[Size class|Deluxe]]-sized toy based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' incarnation. He features [[autotransformation]] from tank mode to robot mode, activated via the press of a button.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/ActMegatron/megatron.htm More information on 2010 Activators Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''EZ Collection Real''===
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Real-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron (Real Color Ver)''' (2011)
*'''Megatron (Metallic Color Ver.)''' (2011)

:Released as part of The blindpacked EZ Collection Real by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Megatron is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure. In comparison to the stock photos, the actual product has the entire plastic unpainted and applied with a number of paint details instead. Megatron comes with two variants: The "Real Color" features a yellowish-gray plastic, while the "Metallic Color" features a normal silver plastic instead.

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===''Dark of the Moon''===
====''Cyberverse''====
[[File:DOTM CyberverseCommander Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If you can't beat [[Autobot|them]], join them.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''003'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV07'''
**''Accessories:'' Fuel tank halves/Double Cannons
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro), [[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Commander Class Megatron is an abbreviated version of his Voyager counterpart, transforming into a single piece fuel tanker. The fuel tank splits in half, forming hand-held double cannons which then can be combined into a large cannon, extremely reminiscent of his fusion cannon in the first movie. The [[C joint]] mounting clip of the fuel tank is on a swivel, allowing the large cannon to be mounted onto the smokestacks and used in vehicle mode. His head is also on a pivot joint, allowing him to look up and down.

:Care must be taken while forming the rear cabin: The instructions tell you to fold the feet panels up after transforming the legs first, but it will cause some slight stress marks on the feet panels/smokestacks' joints. We recommend folding the panels up first while the legs are still separated.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/CommanderMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Cyberverse Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-DOTM-Cyberverse-Action-Set-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Megatron might regret babysitting those hatchlings since they always puke onto his face.]]
[[File:TF-DOTM-Cyberverse-Megatron-Blastwave-Weapons-Accessory.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Blast that Blastwave! ''*yyywaaawwwwwwn*'']]
*'''Megatron / Blastwave Weapons Base''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV13'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, Africa
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:This version of Megatron uses the same mold as the single Cyberverse Commander toy, but lacks the fuel tank/Double Cannons accessory, and features some deco changes: Most of the paintable khaki plastic parts are replaced with silver plastic, the paint on the leg details are omitted, and the head now features a teal splat on the right side of his face, with his right eye paint being omitted. and of course, comes with the [[Blastwave Weapons Base]].

:This set's packaging includes a cardboard backdrop that is intended to be removed and reused for display. The backdrop depicts a field in Serengeti, [[Africa]], with an [[elephant]] standing nearby in the left panel.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/BWBMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron / Blastwave Weapons Base at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-DOTM-Target-Cyberverse-2-pack-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Garbage-day!]]
*'''Bumblebee vs Megatron''' (Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Fuel tank halves/Double Cannons

:[[Exclusive]] to [[Target]], this release of Cyberverse Commander Megatron has a deco inspired by [[Motormaster (G1)|Generation 1 Motormaster]]. He has [[Cybertronian]] symbols around his body, one of which is the [[Dynasty of Primes]]'. He comes packed with a [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Legends class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Bumblebee]].

:This set was also sold in Turkey as a {{w|Carrefour}} exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/TargetMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Target Cyberverse Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:DOTMMegatron Voyager toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You know, I'm beginning to like this Megaweapon.]]
*'''Megatron''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD01'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/[[Fusion Cannon]], tarp/cape

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyagers, ''MechTech'' Megatron now transforms into a <s>disfigured Mad Max truck</s> officially licensed Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor and trailer, although it lacks many of the features in the movie, such as the spikes on the roof and the rope mesh on the hood. The forward half of the trailer-mounted oil tank converts into Megatron's [[MechTech]] Blaster, which in turn converts into a Fusion Cannon when the ladder is pushed in. Like all MechTech Voyager toys, his weapon can lock into this mode by pushing the ladder all the way in and rotating it to the right. Megatron has six MechTech [[5 mm post|5mm post]]/MechTech ports in vehicle mode, including three on his MechTech weapon, two on the steps below the truck cab doors, and a self-covering port (which automatically fills in the hole when a weapon is not inserted) on the roof. Though the truck cab and its "trailer" are a single entity that cannot be separated, Megatron does have an articulation joint between where the trailer and cab connect where the fifth wheel hitch would be, despite being formed from his independently-jointed legs.

:The rubbery tarp over the tanker is a two piece affair, with a detachable 'hood' accessory that slots into a port beside Megatron's neck. This deliberately obscures Megatron's badly mutilated face, a callback to the injuries he received at the climax of ''Revenge of the Fallen''. In [[robot mode]], two more MechTech ports become available on his legs, and two on the truck steps end up on his arms; all other MechTech ports from vehicle mode are still usable. Megatron's fusion cannon can even be mounted on his back, like in the movie, thanks to the truck's cab (and associated MechTech port) winding up on his back. Care should be taken when transforming the shoulders, as the tiny Mack dog hood ornament is prone to being snapped off by the shifting black bumper section. It is also quite difficult to get his chest to tab into his shoulder panels due to his arms getting in the way, and his already short pegs having to tab into very shallow holes.

:Megatron was also sold in Universal theme parks in new packaging based on the ride, advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, but has no visible changes from his original widespread release.

:The gun from the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime toy, released several years after, is intended to be compatible with this figure-not only is it sculpted to resemble the shotgun Megs used (twice) in the movie, a tab on the handle (not the post that was supposed to be the handle for ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus) allows him to wield it properly by slotting onto a slot on his hand. It even has 5mm posts on its side so that it can mount in movie-accurate fashion on his back!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-DOTM-Tritanium-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Tritanium Megatron''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Accessories'': MechTech Blaster/Fusion Cannon, tarp/cape

:This gold vacuum metallized version of Voyager Class Dark of the Moon Megatron is a prize in TakaraTomy's MechTech campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one needed to enter the second batch of the campaign (12 August to 31 October). This toy is limited to 10 pieces.

:In 2014, Tritanium Megatron is one of the prize figures that is re-issued (probably remaining stock) again for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us.

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====Leader Class toys====
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*'''Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (Leader two-pack, 2012)
:A re-release of the first Leader Class Megatron toy was released in a Taiwanese-exclusive Leader Class two-pack alongside the first [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#DOTMMovie2Pack|Optimus Prime]] Leader Class toy.

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[[File:LC Dark Energon Megatron (RM).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey look what I found continuity surfing last night!]]
*'''Dark Energon Edition Megatron''' (Leader, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:A redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Leader class toy in black, silver, and purple to represent his infusion with Dark Energon, (despite not existing in this continuity) Dark Energon Edition Megatron is an Asian-exclusive release that's also available through online stores.

:An identical knockoff of the toy is available, so buyers beware! The only way to identify is the packaging's ''very obvious'' "Transforms" and "Takasa Tony" logo, and the lack of "Dark Energon Edition Megatron" text.
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[[File:Nightmare Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Nightmare Megatron''' (October 24, 2015/2017)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:A very similar yet distinct redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Leader Class figure, this Megatron is largely identical to the Dark Energon release but features a much brighter, almost maroon-like purple, and with some deco differences, notably on the head and arms.

:Originally released in 2015 through TakaraTomyMall and limited to 2000 pieces, Nightmare Megatron was later reissued in wider numbers in 2017.

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====''Robo Power''====
=====''Bash Bots''=====
[[File:TF-DOTM-Bash-Bots-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Looks like I swatted a bee, and ''squashed a [[Sam Witwicky|bug]]''."]]
*'''Bumblebee Vs Megatron''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''Bash Bots'' Megatron is a small, rock-em-sock-em-styled toy that transforms from a super-deformed truck into a robot by pulling or pushing the lever below its built-in stand. He & his stand can connect with any Bash Bots to fight with, especially the included Bumblebee, instead of his nemesis Optimus Prime.
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=====''Activators''=====
[[File:DOTM Activators Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|owie owie i hurt my face]]
*'''Megatron''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released as part of the [[Robo Power]] subline, Megatron possesses a one-step transformation: squeezing down on the purple section at the rear of his truck mode causes him to transform into robot mode, and squeezing down on it again will turn him back into truck mode. In robot mode, Megatron boasts both sculpted battle damage on his head and shoulder articulation.

:Megatron was released in an open package that allowed children to touch the toy, but did not allow for transformation due to twist ties and a plastic tray being present.
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=====''Robo Fighters''=====
[[File:DOTM RoboFighters Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|RICHAAAAAAARDS!]]
*'''Megatron''' (2011)

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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-toy Megatron Universal4pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He somehow gets less sharp but brighter at the same time.]]
*'''Kreon 4-Pack''' (2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Universal4pack|Bumblebee]], [[Evac (Ride)#Kre-O|Evac]] (pre-2020 releases), Megatron, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Universal4pack|Optimus Prime]], [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]] (2020 release)
**''Accessories'': Megatron cannon

: The only non-Galvatron version of movie Megatron in the ''[[Kre-O]]'' line, [[Kreon]] Megatron is based on his ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' body, which is odd since it's his ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' body that shows up in the Ride (and as a photo-opportunity "mascot" character on the park grounds). He was available exclusively in a box set sold at the ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]'' gift shop at [[Universal]] Studios theme parks. After several years of only being available at the park proper, the 4-pack was eventually added to Universal's online store.

: In 2015, a new run of the set was produced, this time using the revamped-from-the-head-down 2015-style Kreon bodies (and a logo-plate rather than the older 2x4 logo-brick). Megatron's [[tampograph]]s are slightly sharper, with thinner black outlines, but are otherwise unchanged. This set would later see slight production changes; all of the figures' tampographs have gone back to thicker lines and being a bit sloppier, while Megatron's medium-pearlescent-gray plastics have been lightened considerably.

: In mid-2020, the set was revamped again, now removing Evac and replacing him with the [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]]. This version of the set uses the latter version of the other three characters with the thicker tampograph lines and lighter medium-gray plastic.

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{{note|All of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] [[Kre-O]]'' sets were [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]] in the US... though some did eventually filter to closeout stores in mid-2015.}}
[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronAOECustomKreon.jpg|thumb|300px|Why are drills my primary weapon, again? Did I use drills in the movie?]]
* '''Galvatron''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A9230'''
**''Pieces'': '''30'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, pistol, 2 clip-on drills, treaded backpack

: Part of the second wave of ''Age of Extinction'' [[Kreon#Custom Kreons|Custom Kreon]]s, Galvatron comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet and two drills (attached to clip-on turbines/cannons) are [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens) and a spare hand, plus buildable tread-backpack, and a pistol (originally a [[Klingon]] disruptor from ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'').

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[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronFBKreon.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Where is the ''Kragle''!?]]
* '''Galvatron Factory Battle''' (Kre-O set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Pieces'': '''388'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, KSI Worker (lab worker), KSI Worker (security), Dr. Littleman, Optimus Prime, Vehicon

: The centerpiece of the "[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" set, Galvatron is rendered as a large buildable super-robot, a sort of mega-Kreon, with a new hip piece using larger balljoints. He does not seem to be based on... anything. Certainly not something that would become a vehicle.

:He's designed to fit on a large movable working slab in the factory playset.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-OGFBGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Factory Battle Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronGrimUnleashed.jpg|thumb|250px|And these arm-cannon things. They're neat sure, but did I lift them off of [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]'s corpse at some point?]]
* '''Grimlock Unleashed''' (Kre-O set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#GrimlockUnleashed|Bumblebee]], Galvatron, [[Grimlock (Kre-O)#GrimlockUnleashed|Grimlock]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#GrimlockUnleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#GrimlockUnleashed|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on arm cannons

: The first "normal" Kreon of Galvatron available, this one was only available in the "[[Grimlock Unleashed]]" set.

: This set popped up at Toys"R"Us a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-OGUGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronAOEDVD.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Yes, someone bought the movie ''just'' for the Kreons. We know. We know.]]
* '''Transformers Kre-O + Movie Gift Pack''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on turbine/cannons

: This Toys"R"Us [[exclusive]] Blu-Ray + DVD release of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' includes a unique Galvatron Kreon, though at first glance you probably wouldn't realize that it's different from the "Grimlock Unleashed" version (see above). This version changes up which body parts use metal-flake medium-gray plastic and which use the metallic silver plastic (including his hands), has an even ''darker'' gray helmet, and completely new tampographs all around, possibly more movie-model-accurate? It's kind of hard to tell.

:This set also included a similarly "just different enough to make you mad" [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MovieGiftSet|Optimus Prime Kreon]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-ODVDGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Movie Gift Set Galvatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:Chronicletoy-CH02MovieVoyagerMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''G1 Megatron & Movie Megatron''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH02'''
**''Accessories:'' [[MechTech]] Blaster/Fusion Cannon, tarp/cape

:This [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive redeco of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyager-Class Megatron comes in a two-pack with a reissue of the original [[Megatron (G1)/toys|''Generation 1'' Megatron]] [[Megatron (G1)/toys#G1MovieMegatron|toy]]. ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Megatron replaces all of the pale brown and most of the light gray plastic with dark metallic olive-green, replaces the remaining gray plastic (including his tarp/cape) with a cooler shade, switches out the black for his wheels with dark brown, and redecoes his translucent red plastic into clear colorless plastic. Among other minor deco changes, he replaces the pale brown paint on his wheels and toolboxes/forearms with tan, features a silver-painted MechTech weapon, tanker, and front bumpers, and has some additional reddish "rust" paint details.

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[[File:Chronicle EZ MegatronMovie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:A redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends-Class Megatron was released in Japan as part of the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection line. This toy was only available [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]].

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===''Bot Shots''===
[[Image:Bot Shots S1 BP004 Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Nemesis Prime / Megatron / Acid Storm''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''170'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''820'''
***''Sword strength'': '''625'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 three-packs, Megatron is a teeny tank that borrows some elements from both the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Megatron designs. He has [[Autotransformation|a spring-loaded automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front is pressed, and has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.

:He comes with [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Super Bot Acid Storm]]. He shares parts with [[Brawl (Movie)#Bot Shots|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)#Bot Shots|Shockwave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BS3pkMegatron/megatron.htm More information on 3-pack Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BStoy-MegatronLauncher.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL002'''
**''Acessories'': Trailer/ launcher base
***''Fist strength'': '''530'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''900'''
***''Sword strength'': '''210'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 Launchers, this is a [[redeco]] of the ''Bot Shots'' tank Megatron mold in bronze. He comes with a large "trailer" tank body extension that transforms into a battle station with flip-out cannons and a launching mechanism. The large, main cannon on the launcher has detailing reminiscent of the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[fusion cannon]], such as the "dials" on the sides.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSLMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Launcher Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Bot_Shots_Super_Bot_Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''285'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''465'''
***''Sword strength'': '''870'''

:Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, "Super Bot" Megatron transforms into a semi-truck with trailer, taking inspiration from the ''[[Kre-O]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Megatrons. As a Super Bot, he has more lopsided stats (sorta), and was [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] one per case.

:This mold was redecoed into [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]]. He shares parts with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Optimus Prime]] and Nemesis Prime.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSSBMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Super Bot Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''875'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''330'''
***''Sword strength'': '''415'''

: This redeco of the tank version of Megatron is cast in a warmer, non-metallic shade of black, with bronze details, a brighter silver face, and brighter red eyes. He comes with a redeco of his launcher, also in black, bronze, and silver.

: The set also comes with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Optimus Prime with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]] prize.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSBFTMMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Battle for the Matrix Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BStoy-CybertruckMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Megatron doesn't ''need'' your puny windshields.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B018'''
***''Fist strength'': '''800'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''520'''
***''Sword strength'': '''300'''

:Part of the fifth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, this Megatron is a redeco of Super Bot Megatron in opaque plastics and with a painted "tanker" trailer section. The online Bot Shots checklist refers to this toy as "Megatron Cybertruck", a name not found on the packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSB018Megatron/megatron.htm More information on "Cybertruck" Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Dragon Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Infused with the power of DORK Energon.]]
*'''Dragon Track''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''UB002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''480'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''735'''
***''Sword strength'': '''405'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher

:Available only with the Dragon Track set, this version of Megatron is a new Flip Shot mold, changing into a purple jet with animalistic styling on its nose, and featuring a robot mode that's inspired more by ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' Megatron. An impact to the front of the jet will cause Megatron to flip back into robot mode. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Optimus Prime and his launcher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDTMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Dragon Track Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots FireAssault Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"I—I stayed out in the sun too long, okay!?"]]
*'''Decepticon Fire Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T016'''
***''Fist strength'': '''290'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''86?'''
***''Sword strength'': '''462'''

:A redeco of the original Megatron mold in red and orange, this version of Megatron was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Shockwave (Movie)#FireAssaultTeam|Shockwave]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Starscream]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Barricade]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)#FireAssaultTeam|Lockdown]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDFAMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Fire Assault Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|At least, we think it's a car.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B008'''
***''Fist strength'': '''725'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''220'''
***''Sword strength'': '''675'''

:Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 single-packs, this new-mold Megatron transforms into a vaguely-animalistic black-and-silver car with wings, and with a robot mode that's also inspired by ''Prime'' Megatron. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSSSMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Spin Shot Megatron at TFU.info]''

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===''Age of Extinction''===
====''Robots in Disguise''====
{{note|The Japanese releases of the toys below features no changes from the American release, other than the packaging.}}
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[[File:AoE 1-step Galvatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Movie-verse [[Grand Galvatron]].]]
*'''Galvatron''' (One-Step Changer, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the fourth wave of One-Step Changers, Galvatron transforms into a licensed 2012 Freightliner Argosy truck cab. His transformation is triggered when you depress a tab on the back of his wind vane and spin the wind vane a full 360 degrees, deploying his robot mode. Rotating the wind vane clockwise changes him back into a truck. He features articulation at his shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/OSCGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on One-Step Changer Galvatron at TFU.info]''
*'''Final Battle 4-Figure Set''' (Multi-pack, 2014-[[October 18|10-18]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA-SP'''
:Galvatron was later released in the Final Battle 4-Pack (along with Sliver Knight Optimus Prime, Slug, and Helicopter Drift) by Takara Tomy.
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[[File:AoE 1-step ROTF Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67| "Ignore me, it's better that way."]]
*'''Megatron''' (One-Step Changer, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of One-Step Changers, Megatron changes from Cybertronian tank mode to robot mode at the push of a button. He features articulation at his shoulders. As with many tail-end ''Age of Extinction'' products, Megatron saw poor distribution and is among the most rare figures from the line and demands crazy hefty sums on the secondary market.

:Oddly, this toy is based on Megatron's ''Revenge of The Fallen'' body, is packaged in a card depicting his ''Dark of the Moon'' self, and was released in the ''Age of Extinction'' toyline. Confused yet?
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[[File:Power-battler-aoe-galvatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A little hip articulation would have gone SO far.]]
*'''Galvatron''' (Power Attacker, 2014)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LA18'''

:Released in the third wave of Power Attackers figures, Galvatron changes again into a licensed Freightliner Argosy. Pressing a tab on his back sends a rather intricate and ornate vortex grinder telescoping out of his chest.
[[File:TF-AOE-Power-Attacker-Galvatron-packaging-variants.jpg|left|200px|thumb]]
:Despite having a deluxe-sized robot mode, his vehicle mode is ''smaller'' than his one-step counterpart.

:Galvatron is released in two different packaging variants: he is either released in open, bubble-less card in robot mode, or boxed packaging in vehicle mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/PBGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Power Attacker Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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====''Generations''====
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[[File:TF4-Voyager-Galvatron.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|'''''[[Trukk not munky|KANNON NOT TRUKK]]''''' ''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[File:Takara-tomy-movie-advanced-galvatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You want me, and [[BigBadToyStore|you can have me]]. ''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Galvatron''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD22'''
**''Accessories:'' Cannon, Missile
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''Age of Extinction: [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Galvatron transforms into a 2012 Freightliner Argosy. Given that it would be impossible to emulate his on-screen transformation, he is a ''complete'' [[Shellformer|shell-former]], with his truck mode folding up solely along his back and calves. As with Evasion Optimus Prime, he has a different paint scheme than seen on his packaging, with fewer paint applications on his body and weapon. His cannon can either be held like a gun or fitted on his hand in a way that appears as if it is coming out of his arm.

:Due to his transformation scheme and design, his thighs are disproportionally short. The ankle hinges that fold his feet up in truck mode also make his lower legs extremely long by about half an inch, adding extra wire-like details that aren't present on his [[character model|CGI model]].

:Galvatron's package is the only packaging in the Age of Extinction toyline thus far that neglects to mention what his alternate mode is called. The only mention of Freightliner being involved with his alternate mode is in the tiny copyright information section of the box.

:The ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' version adds some additional paint applications for a more screen-accurate look, most notably, a darker face with yellowish-red eyes. This mold was later retooled into JD.com exclusive [[JD Red Knight]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Galvatron/galvatron.htm More information on ''Generations'' Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:Construct-bots-dinobot-riders-galvatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"No! Impossible! They're ruining everything!"]]
* '''Galvatron''' (Dinobot Riders, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Cannon
:Galvatron is a smaller toy that transforms into a futuristic truck. Galvatron can ride any of the larger Dinobot sets. His vehicle mode is photographed backwards in the stock photos.

:Like Starscream, Dinobot Riders Galvatron never saw release.

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* '''Galvatron with ???''' (Dinobot Warriors, 2014)
:Galvatron is a larger set that transforms from a futuristic truck into a robot. He probably comes with a Dinobot partner that can change into accessories.

:Unfortunately, Dinobot Warriors Galvatron never saw release.

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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2015-Megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|GIVE ME [[Megatron (G1)|''YOUR'' FACE]]!]]
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*'''Cybertron's Most Wanted''' (BotCon 2015 box set)
**''Accessories'': [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]], [[Heavyweight]], and [[Boombox]] Arms Micron

:<s>C-81</s> Megatron is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' [[Silas#Prime|Silas Breakdown]] sans the Silas panel piece, a toy which was originally exclusive to Japan. Now with a new head that evokes both the original Megatron and the live-action Megatron, he transforms into his massive armored truck mode, which features a single C joint bar at the rear of the truck and multiple 5mm pegholes. He comes with three smaller partners: Scalpel, Heavyweight, and Boombox. This toy was previously retooled from regular old "[[Breakdown (WFC)|War Breakdown]]," also exclusive to Japan.

:Megatron was available exclusively in a five-figure box set, packaged with [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]], [[Packrat]], [[Stepper (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Stepper]], and [[Oilmaster]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/BCMegatron/megatron.htm More info on Botcon 2015 Megatron on TFU.info]''

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===''EZ Collection Gum''===
*'''Megatron''' (EZ Collection Gum)

:Released as part of the blindpacked ''EZ Collection Gum'' series, this Megatron is basically a clean version of the "battle damaged" figure seen in the second wave of the EZ Collection set.

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===''Movie The Best''===
[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-03-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, never mind.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager, [[2017]]-[[February 4|02-04]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-03'''
**''Accessories'': Missile

:Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]], this Megatron is an extensive redeco of his Voyager Class toy, featuring a screen-accurate/concept art-accurate deco unlike his two cancelled ''Unite for the Universe'' and ''Megatron Rising'' set's figure.

:Like the rest of the ''Movie The Best'' figures, Megatron is packaged in Vehicle Mode.

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[[File:TF-Movie-The-Best-MB-14-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You customized your figure already? too bad.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader, [[2018]]-[[February 24|2-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-14'''
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe, Fusion Cannon, two flame effects

:This Megatron is a slight redeco of the Premier Edition Leader Class figure below, featuring a more screen-accurate gray plastic, and slightly darker gold paint details and a red mark on his right face, evoking his appearance in the film.

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===''The Last Knight''===
====''Turbo Changers''====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Megatron''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Bag code'': '''B'''

:Released in Series 2 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Megatron changes from robot to Cybertronian jet and back. This toy uses the design from ''The Last Knight'' and features ball-jointed shoulders and his hands are compatible with ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' weapons and other small accessories.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changers-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (1-Step Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-16'''

:Released as part of the second wave of Turbo Changers, Megatron is a Scout-ish toy that converts from Cybertronian Jet into robot in just one...no, a few steps, by folding his wings down, fold the whole jet into his robot mode, and flip out the legs.

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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield

:This Megatron is a redeco of the figure above, featuring various Tech Spec-sque patterns on Jet mode nose and his pair of arms, which can be decoded with their transparent red weapons, which is molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Mini-Con figures. Megatron is the only figure in this set who is actually left unarmed, but he can use the other Bots' weapons in this set. The deco appears similar to his Mission to Cybertron Legion class figure.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-03-Big-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Megatron''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Megatron'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-03'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|02-03]]'''

:Knight Armor Turbo Changer Megatron is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms from a Cybertronian Jet to robot in just a few steps. His only articulation is the elbows, and he features 5mm compatible hands. He also features a "Knight Armor" gimmick, which consists of his mask popping out to his head with the press of the button on his back. Take note that you need to flip back the mask manually before you turn him back into Cybertronian Jet Mode. His arm-mounted Fusion Cannon is very, very small.

:The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resembles his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized with some metallic red and gold details.
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====Legion Class====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You were right, Diana, they don't deserve our help. They only deserve destruction."]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legion, 2017)

:Released in wave 2 of legion class figures, Megatron changes from Cybertronian jet to robot in a few simple steps. His nose cone rotates to reveal a sculpted fusion cannon barrel on his right arm. His hands are compatible with 3mm post weapons. For his size, he is quite well articulated, though most of it is used for his transformation scheme.

:In Japan, Megatron was available as a giveaway item for Mitsui Shopping Park's Toys"R"Us stores located at Lalaport Tokyo Bay, and he can be obtained by purchasing 5000 yen worth of ''Transformers'' products. The figure is limited to the first 300 customers, by the way.

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[[File:TF-TLK-TV-Magazine-Burning-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's a...spicy Meg-a-tron!]]
*'''Burning Megatron''' (TV-Kun exclusive freebie, 2017-[[August 1|08-01]])

:Burning Megatron is a redeco of the Legion Class Megatron in entirely red with some hint of gold, and he was released as a freebie for the September 2017 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]'' (along with a DIY Geed Riser paper craft from ''Ultraman Geed''). Megatron also comes with cutout stands of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Sqweeks, Grimlock, and Drift, which was reused from the main stock photos of the Takara release of the figures, printed with Ultraman Geed's cutout mask.

:It should be noted that ''every'' photos of the toy featured in the magazine (including the commercial) is slightly mistansformed: his cockpit/cannon is not rotated in robot mode, although the magazine's 115th page shows that his cannon is rotated correctly. It didn't help that [[The Explosive Birth of Energon Charge Bumblebee|his illustrated appearances]] also utilizes the same mistranformation.

:Explosive Burning Sword not included.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Walmart-Legion-Megatron-and-Berserker-2-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron & Berserker''' (Mission to Cybertron 2-pack, 2017)

:The unchanged release of Legion Class Megatron was available in a two-pack with [[Berserker]], a redeco of [[Breakdown (WFC)#Cyberverse|''Prime'' Legion Class Breakdown]], under the ''Autobots Unite'' subline imprint. This set was ''intended'' to be [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] stores in the United States, but although it ''was'' stocked by the Walmart US online store, it supposedly never actually made it to brick and mortar Walmart stores, instead ending up at US discount retailers, primarily Ross stores. Internationally, it was available in Hong Kong (possibly as a non-exclusive general retail release), at Walmart's subsidiary Asda in the United Kingdom, as a Prisma exclusive in Finland, and as a Walmart exclusive in Mexico. It was also listed at the websites of Dutch retailers Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company), but again, it's unsure if it was ever actually released in the Netherlands.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-Legion-Class-2-pack-BvM-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'''"MEGATRON'S ARMS ARE NOT BLUE! FIX MEGATRON'S ARMS IMMEDIATELY HASBRO!!!111"''']]
*'''Bumblebee VS Megatron''' (Mission to Cybertron 2-pack, 2017)

:Available along with Bumblebee, this Megatron is a repaint of the Legion Class figure above, sporting the same paint mask as the original Legion Class release, but features ''<s>blue</s> blue-ish purple arms'', feet and canopy. He features Cybertronic glyphs on the left side of his canopy, which translates as his own name.

:He and Bumblebee was available as as Toys"R"Us exclusive, including Japan, which also makes the first Legion Class ''The Last Knight'' Megatron to be released in Japanese retail.
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*'''Transformers Fanbook 2020''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2020)

:This release of the Legion Class Megatron mold is a slight repaint of the mold, with the chest and lower jaw being painted with the very same gold used for the toes and the canopy, and he is available with an unchanged ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class Optimus Prime included in the Mission to Cybertron 2-pack, as part of the "Battle Set" freebie included in this book released by Kodansha.
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====''Titan Changers''====
[[File:TF-TLK-Titan-Changer-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This diet is ''killin''' me! .....help me.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Titan Changer, 2017)

:''Titan Changers'' Megatron is an all-new mold that transforms from a tall robot into a Cybertronian Jet in just 5 easy steps! He features a minimal articulation on the arms and 5mm-compatible hands, though he cannot hold weapons with longer handles/hilts due to the wing kibble.
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====''Allspark Tech''====
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[[File:Transformers-TLK-Allspark Tech-Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px|No, not the [[AllSpark]] again!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Allspark Tech, 2017)

:Released as part of the individual carded ''Allspark Tech'' figures, This Megatron is a super-deformed styled robot that converts into a deformed Cybertronian jet and back. His chest also features a cavity for the electronic Allspark Cube (Oh, [[Transformers (film)|the irony!]]), which gives him different sound effects for his robot & vehicle modes. He also features 5mm compatible hands, but no weapon accessories.

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====''Premier Edition''====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-Deluxe-Class-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''New Megatron Is punishing His Fusion cannon is illin'!'']]
*'''Megatron''' (Mission to Cybertron Deluxe Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': 2 wingtips/cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:"Mission to Cybertron" Megatron is a redeco/new head retool of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Deluxe|''Generations Thrilling 30'' Megatron]] (and also the first Deluxe Class Movie Megatron toy that is not a Fast Action Battler), featuring a new head based on his appearance in the movie, albeit in a ''Generation 1''-ish style. He transforms from robot into Don Figueroa's stealth bomber design from IDW Publishing's ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' ongoing series (which resembles a Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit). In robot mode, his wingtips detach to combine and transform into his fusion cannon. The cannon can peg into 5mm ports on his hands and forearms. Many figures were erroneously released with [[Quality control|two left fists]]. The instructions still depict his original mold's head.

:As with most "Mission to Cybertron" figures, Megatron features Cyberglyphics on both sides of the wings/fusion cannon, which translate to his own name. He also comes with a card, with the glyphs being decoded as "ENERGON", while the back features a piece (which includes Megatron) for the 6-part "Mission to Cybertron" poster.

:The figure also saw release in Japan, also as a Toys"R"Us exclusive (''stealth'' Megatron), without any changes from the American release. This mold was also used to make ''Generations'' [[Dreadwing (G2)#Generations|Dreadwing]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Krok (G1)#Timelines|Krok]].

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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|upright=2|thumb|He's gonna axe you a question.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2017-[[August 5|08-05]]'''
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released in the second wave of ''Premier Edition'' Voyagers, Megatron transforms from robot to Cybertronian jet. It is armed with a weapon resembling the [http://www.higgins-collection.org/artifacts/1605 Ikakalaka] weapon, and it can be stored on the robot's back which also can end up under the cockpit in jet mode if left place, or may be stored on the jet's top. While the fusion cannon on the right forearm is non-removable, it can be folded up against the back of his arm to replicate his ‘unarmed’ look in the movie. While the figure appears nearly black in promotional images, it's actually a metallic graphite gray with darker gunmetal gray paint applications. As with the other TLK Megatron figure, this one lacks the red facial "scar" from the film, but has red light piping in the eyes, forehead... and neck! The jet mode cockpit is also cast in transparent red. The port on the robot back/jet undercarriage is compatible with most figure flight stands. The jet mode lacks any sort of landing gear. There is a minor variant, in regards to the Decepticon symbol. While the stock photos and vast majority of the release feature the Decepticon symbol as it appears with its movie styling, some copies have been found sporting the traditional Decepticon logo, with the difference being in the eyes.

:Some stock photos depict Megatron's sword handle as being an unpainted red, however the final release and later stock photos have it the same color as the rest of the sword. The stock renders also depict the sword's bladed section and several body details being painted silver.

:The figure saw release in Japan as a Toys"R"Us exclusive. As with most Wave 2 Deluxes and Voyagers, Megatron's release was delayed in some territories, leading to [[Toy scalping|scalping]] on the aftermarket.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Leader-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-19'''
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe, Fusion Cannon, two flame effects
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''Premier Edition'' Leader Class figures, Megatron changes from Cybertronian jet to robot and back. He includes a large sword-axe which can store on his back in robot mode, and on the top of his jet in his vehicle form. In addition, he also comes with two flame effects which can plug into his turbine exhausts in jet mode or his arm-mounted fusion cannon in robot mode. On the back of his head there is a lever that can be pulled up to rotate a portion of his head, and close in the tusks to form his battle mask. In jet mode, he has an opening cockpit and his nosecone can be opened up to expose the fusion cannon by the push of a button right behind the cockpit. Because this action is spring-loaded and the two halves of the nosecone are made of soft plastic, it does not hold together well.

:Of all the Megatron toys above, this Leader Class figure bears the largest jet mode in the lineup.

:His battle axe was redecoed as a promotional campaign item, which used gold chrome. In 2018, Megatron is released along with either 1) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CaliburOP|Calibur Optimus Prime]] as part of the "Optimus Prime VS Megatron" set, or 2) [[Berserker#The Last Knight|Berserker]] and [[Nitro Zeus#The Last Knight|Decepticon Nitro]] as part of the "Decepticon Set". Both sets are exclusive to Takara Tomy Mall.

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[[File:TF-TLK-TF-Expo-2017-Taiwan-Lucky-Draw-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So, you have the blood of the old gods in you! The old gods died.]]
*'''Megatron Gold Version''' (Leader Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe, Fusion Cannon, two flame effects

:Available as a lottery prize for Taiwan TF Expo 2017, this Megatron is a vacuum-metallized redeco (this includes unpaintable plastic) of the Leader Class figure above.
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===''Turbo Change Series''===
*'''Megatron''' ([[April 21]], 2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-07'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Megatron is essentially a re-release of the Turbo Changer figure with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Megatron is likely to feature a pin on the legs that is used to activate the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's gimmicks.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:StudioSeries-13-MV2-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|thumb|350px|Har, har, you bought ''Movie the Best'' Voyager Megatron didn't ya?]]
* '''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, [[2018]])
**''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''13'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 28]], 2018
**''Accessories:'' "Forest Fight" backdrop (1st version)
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Megatron transforms into a Cybertronian tank and is generally more accurate to his appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen''. It features a flip-out sword for his [[death-lock pincer]] with an articulated thumb sticking out of the side to make up for his lack of a right hand, as well as side turrets for his tank mode. His tank mode is ''mostly'' accurate to the film, however, it does not include its wings. The figure also includes a cardboard backdrop depicting the forest battle in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:The lower rear leg panels fall off very easily due to pegs being molded too short. Due to transformation, Megatron is left with a glaringly hollow robot mode if viewed from the sides; this problem can be somewhat rectified by gently forcing the turrets downward.

:While some [[Toy Fair]] [[Toy Fair 2018|2018]] painted samples showed Megatron with a dark, metallic color scheme, the final product features light grey plastic. Likewise, the CG stock render depicts Megatron having brighter & dull gold parts instead of the final product's bronze, and his pair of turrets is depicted as being molded in black, among other minor deco differences, including a Decepticon symbol on his left shoulder that was omitted. The sword on the render is also bent impossibly far upwards, clipping into the rest of his cannon arm.

:Unsurprisingly, the [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/archive/1/16/20180531120445%21StudioSeries-13-MV2-Voyager-Megatron.jpg stock photo] featured on many websites don't have the feet fully transformed (making them look long and flat). As shown in the accurately-transformed figure to the right: his toes have the capability to split in two; the back half of the foot must be folded down for accuracy; and the kibble that forms his face-guard in tank mode helps balance the feet out. Speaking of feet: the small wheel on Megatron's right foot in the CG stock render is molded in the same light gray color, while the other small wheels are molded in the same color as the treads.

:Later issues of this mold have a problem with the left ankle - the pin holding it in place with the shin is inserted too far on the inside. With some figures, this issue severely affects the posability of the left leg. Another as-of-yet unidentified issue in the right leg can also cause the right front treads to lift high off the ground in tank mode, which can be annoying.

:In a rather ''bizarre'' case of parts reuse, several of this figure's parts (notably the arm joints and the hip pieces) were also used for ''Studio Series'' Leader Class [[Shockwave (Movie)#Studio Series|Shockwave]], whereas his chest piece was also used for ''Studio Series'' Voyager Class Megatron in his body from the 2007 film (see below).

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[[File:TF-SS-33-Battle-Damaged-Megatron.jpg|thumb|350px| So ''that's'' why he has a hollow torso.]]
* '''Battle Damaged Megatron''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''31'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Operation: Firestorm|Pyramid Desert Battle]]" backdrop (1st version)

:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', this ''Studio Series'' Megatron is a redeco and retool of the figure above, featuring a metallic shade of plastic with some paint wash details, multiple parts casted in a very dark grey and metallic plastic, and a new damaged head representing his injuries from Optimus Prime at the end of the movie. The figure includes a cardboard backdrop depicting the [[Operation: Firestorm]] desert battle.

:The figure was first stocked by Hong Kong online shops without any prior announcement from Hasbro. In March, the [http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=169340646 figure was listed in Toys"R"Us Canada's online store]. Around the same time, the figure was released as a Target exclusive in the US. It later saw a re-release by Target in late 2021.

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[[File:Studio-Series-34-MV3-Leader-Megatron.jpg|thumb|350px|Homeless millionaire!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2019)
**''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''34'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-27'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 23]], 2019
**''Accessories:'' Cloak, chains, shotgun, [[Igor#Studio Series|Igor]] minifigure, "[[Namibia|Serengeti Hideout]]" backdrop

:This ''Studio Series'' Megatron transforms into a licensed Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor and is accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'', complete with a new cloak accessory and chains. He also comes with a shotgun, a minifigure of [[Igor]], and a cardboard backdrop display depicting the Decepticon camp in [[Namibia]], [[Africa]]. The Igor figure can plug into small pegs behind his head in robot mode or on the truck mode's trailer.

:Megatron's shot gun can store underneath the cab of the truck or on his robot back using a small peg. The shotgun is actually molded in beige plastic and then completely coated with gunmetal and silver paint for increased screen-accuracy. Care should be taken when tabbing in his shotgun to his hand as the hand's rubbery plastic can strip away the gun's paint, especially if left there for prolonged periods of time. While only the right hand is molded to be able to hold it via 5 mm post, a small peg near the handle allows him to wield the shotgun in his left hand by plugging it into a gap on his thumb, though it takes some fiddling with his fingers (which are also molded in soft plastic) to make it look presentable.

:It can be difficult to get enough clearance in truck mode for the cab's rear wheels to roll freely, as the chest pieces hang very low to the ground when in alternate mode. In addition, due to the sheer length of the truck mode and the internal forces from plastic tolerances, it can be difficult to get all ten wheels on the ground at once. The peg that connects the truck frame together in prevents his left calf from sliding completely flush into his leg, but this does not affect posability.

:The rubber chains take a bit of stretching to properly attach. Some orientations are easier to hook on than others, and the order of operations can also make it easier or harder to get all four eyelets hooked in place. As a result of the transformation, the truck cab is noticeably hollow, and cannot pivot at the trailer connection. As the front grills/spikes are molded in soft plastic, the pieces may warp in robot mode, in and out of package.

:Presumably as a result of being accidentally assigned to the wrong toy during the same photo shoot, the Hasbro stock photos of Megatron depict [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]]'s cane as an accessory, rather than Jetfire's own stock photos.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Universal-Studios-Megatron.jpg|thumb|350px|Warning: Figure may shoot you if you attempt to do the Fortnite dance.]]
*'''As Seen In Parks Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2019)
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'''''
**''ID number:'' '''48'''
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun, chains, "Megatron Wreaks Havoc on Universal Studios" backdrop

:Planned as a [[Transformers: Universal Studios|Universal Studios]] exclusive, this Megatron is a redeco of the Leader Class figure above, featuring an entirely gray body meant to resemble the Megatron meet and greet in Universal Studios. Unlike the previous ''Studio Series'' Leader Class figure, he does not come with the cloak accessory or the minifigure of Igor. His backdrop depicts the door and queue area where the Megatron performer exits and greets park guests.

:Though we're not ''entirely'' sure whether "As Seen In Parks Megatron" is indeed supposed to be the toy's official name, the "As Seen In Parks" descriptor ''is'' featured in the same location where other ''Studio Series'' toys have their prefixes, such as "[[Stinger (AOE)#Studio Series|Decepticon Stinger]]", "[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Ratchet]]", "[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS26|WWII Bumblebee]]" or "[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS27|Clunker Bumblebee]]", plus it's what the official [[Hasbro Pulse]] listing calls the figure, so...

:Due to the global {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}}, the toy was released as a "shared exclusive" between several online retailers such as [[Hasbro Pulse]], [[BigBadToyStore]] and Entertainment Earth in the US.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|thumb|350px|''I whip my chain back and forth, I whip my chain back and forth'']]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2019)
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''54'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-46'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
**''Accessories:'' Flail, "Mission City Battle" backdrop
:This Voyager Megatron sculpt is based on his body from the 2007 film, transforming into a Cybertronian jet and drawing some engineering cues from his [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' figure]]. Like his wave-mate [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#Studio Series|Soundwave]], he's slathered in metallic silver paint. As such, exercise some caution if you don't want to get them scratched from handling.

:Confusingly, his chest is redecoed from that of his initial ''Revenge of the Fallen'' ''Studio Series'' figure, making it inaccurate to its appearance in the 2007 film. In a bizarre reversal of this, Megatron's CG model render on the front of the packaging depicts his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' head photoshopped onto his 2007 chest and body. As a byproduct of his transformation scheme, his knee joints are placed extremely far back on his legs, resulting in unsightly gaps in some poses. Due to being hinge joints, the heel panels are ''sometimes'' not strong enough to support the weight of the figure.

:Due to it's transformation, the jet mode's fuselage is rather visually compromised, consisting of robot kibble instead of accurate detailing. The jet lacks his distinctive exposed head as well as the top spikes on the ends of his wings, though the latter may be [[for safety reasons]]. As he has no landing gear, the jet rests on Megatron's torso, which may scratch the paint. He does possess a 3mm stand port for jet mode, but unfortunately it is difficult to access.

:This figure's flail, attached using a [[mushroom joint]], differs from those of his previous Leader Class and ''Masterpiece'' toys; it uses a proper spiked head rather than repurposing one of his hands and is connected using two separate chains sculpted from a somewhat flexible material. The flail's chain assembly features a [[5_mm_post|5 mm post]] on each side for storage in jet mode and a special tab that is shaped to fit a slot in either of Megatron's wrists while his hands are folded, though its width also makes it compatible with most 5 mm ports. Unfortunately, he does not come equipped with his fusion cannon.

:Lastly, he comes with backdrop display depicting the Battle of [[Mission City]].

:Like the rest of the Voyager figures in the same wave, Megatron first saw release in Hong Kong independent stores.

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[[File:TF-SS-90-Voyager-AOE-Galvatron.jpg|thumb|350px|Clean back? All done without a hitch.]]
*'''Galvatron''' (Voyager Class, 2022)
**''Movie'': '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''90'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-93'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[November]], 2022'''
**''Accessories'': Cannon, rocket cluster, "Hong Kong Pursuit" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name="insta">Sam Smith's [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdMoATBFlDv/ Instagram] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdMoNm7F3uz/ posts] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdMoUo0FQyY/ about] ''Studio Series'' Galvatron</ref>

:This ''Studio Series'' figure of Galvatron is a Voyager Class figure, transforming into a licensed 2012 Freightliner Argosy. Like the original Voyager Class figure from 2014, he has truck kibble on his robot mode due to the impossible to emulate transformation on-screen; despite this, he comes out looking much cleaner in robot mode compared to his 2014 figure, even managing to replicate the back of his torso grinder and featuring (small) sculpted-in arm blades! Unfortunately, his feet form ''very'' noticeable kibble on his truck mode's trailer hitch as a trade-off.

:He comes with his cannon and a rocket cluster. The cannon is designed to be used in his right hand. In vehicle mode, it can be stored under the truck using a slot in the left foot, but has no robot mode storage (officially). The rockets store in his chest in robot mode and under the cab in truck mode.

:Omitted from the instructions but shown in his Instagram reveal, the rocket cluster can peg into his arms or the sides of his truck mode. Undocumented by either, the cannon sports another tab that also allows it to peg into his arm or the sides of the truck. Additionally, in robot mode, there is enough space to [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/studio-series-90-age-of-extinction-voyager-class-galvatron.1234541/page-5#post-20825378 store both accessories in his chest with a bit of finagling].

:Don't forget to rotate his head when transforming to truck mode, otherwise the roof will not sit flush.

:Like all ''Studio Series'' figures in the Deluxe class and above, he comes with a backdrop, which depicts the chase in [[Hong Kong]] for the [[Seed]].

:Galvatron sports a several differences between his digital render and the final product, notably the sculpting on the upper parts of his torso panel and the stripes on his forehead (which ended up almost completely removed), as well as additional paint apps that did not make it to release.

:Galvatron was first revealed by In-Demand Toys on May 3, 2022<ref>https://www.facebook.com/1453854571525123/posts/3182021082041788/ In-Demand Toys' Facebook post revealing Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron</ref>, before his official announcement through [[Sam Smith]]'s Instagram of all things.<ref name="insta"/>
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===''Movie Edition''===
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px|Why is my code "N"? I'm not "Negatron"!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series:'' '''4'''
**''Bag code:'' '''N'''

:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Megatron is based off his appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' and as such changes into a (very) rough interpretation of his Cybertronian tank alternate form. He features articulation in his cannon arm, but not his standard arm. His torso features a hinge through the top of his torso that is not used in his transformation and allows his whole upper body to split in half, but otherwise has no purpose.

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[[File:TTC-toy Movie-Edition-Series-5-Megatron.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Megatron''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series:'' '''5'''
**''Bag code:'' '''B'''

:Released in series 5 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Megatron changes from an Earth tank to a small robot. He is based off an unused design that would have appeared in the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film. He features ball-jointed shoulders and 3mm compatible hands.

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*'''Shadow Spark Megatron''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series:'' '''5'''
**''Bag code:'' '''G'''
:Released in Series 5 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Shadow Spark Megatron is a purple redeco of the above figure from series 2.
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===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:Bumblebee-Titan-Changer-Megatron.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Titan Changer, 2018)
:The [[#Titan Changer|''Last Knight'' Titan Changer]] Megatron toy is re-released with a new ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' movie-themed packaging.
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====''Energon Igniters''====
[[File:EnergonIgnitersPowerMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Taking "Peekaboo I see you" to the next level.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Power Series, 2018)
:Standing at approximately 5-inches, ''Bumblebee'' Power Megatron shares an identical design to his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body, therefore transforming into a Cybertronian tank. As with other Power figures, he can interact with the Cores of larger Energon Igniters toys.

:The stock photography has him mistransformed: His legs are not straightened.

:This was retooled into [[Blitzwing (BB)#Bumblebee|Blitzwing]].
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===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
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[[File:Masterpiece-MPM8-Megatron.jpg|thumb|500px|"Join the other wallets in extinction!"]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[2019]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''ID number'': '''MPM-8'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2019
**''Accessories'': "[[Fusion cannon|Weapon Blaster]]", chain whip, "[[AllSpark#Masterpiece Movie Series|Allspark Cube]]"

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece Movie Series]]'' Megatron is a large (12" tall), complex, mostly screen-accurate mold, and for the first time in ''years'' is based on his appearance in the 2007 film rather than the sequels, transforming into a Cybertronian jet mode in 50 steps. He features [[die-cast]] in his feet and multiple pieces in his back. Both of Megatron's weapon gimmicks are based on his removable hands: he includes a rubber "chain" piece which can connect either hand to its wrist to represent his flail in the film, albeit closer to the [[Rocket Claw]], as the flail end in the film is not his hand. The "Weapon Blaster", as the box calls it, can plug into a single wrist in its smaller "handgun" form, or into both wrists in its extended "[[fusion cannon]]" form. His blaster can also plug into the chain in order to represent the flail head, albeit oversized and lopsided. Although his hands have nowhere else to store when removed, they do ''not'' need to be removed for transformation, and both weapons have dedicated storage in robot and vehicle modes, with the blaster usefully filling out the jet's rear end. He also includes a silver-painted [[AllSpark#Masterpiece Movie Series|AllSpark]] cube containing die-cast, which, under a removable portion of his chest, can fit into his red translucent innards to represent his death at the end of the film. Like several other ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' figures, he has an articulated jaw. His transformation scheme allows his wings to be unfurled in robot mode, representing the brief scene in the movie when he carried Jazz to a rooftop before killing him.

:Megatron was revealed and released alongside MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Autobot Jazz]], as the two can replicate Jazz's death from the 2007 film.

:Megatron's head is based on a unfinalized model that was often used in previsualization material in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' and ''Dark of the Moon''. This is especially noticable as it lacks Cybertronian text on the back of his head, as well as excessive material around the sides of his head and his crown.<ref>[https://youtu.be/AtU_I4Wdg_c Unfinalized 2007 Megatron CGI model used for animatic clips throughout the first three films.]</ref>

:Exercise caution while transforming him into both modes: as many of his parts are painted, some of the sections are prone to chipping.
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===''Premium Finish''===
[[File:Premium-finish-SS-Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px|Showing up again in 2022 means that I'll have at least a cameo in the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts|next movie]], right? RIGHT!?]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, [[December 29]], [[2021]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF SS-03 / PFSS 03'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''SS-03'''
**''Accessories'': Flail

:As part of the third wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Megatron is a redeco of the ''Studio Series'' [[#SS54 |2007 Movie]] mold to represent his appearance in [[Transformers_(film)|''Transformers'']]. Notable deco changes include: The unpaintable plastic parts have been replaced with a similar shade with the paintable brown plastic, the silver paint operations are swapped with gray with silver weathering, and the paint operations on the legs, arms, torso, and head are altered.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
====''Lunchables''====
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*'''TRANSFORMERS Chess Set''' (2007)

: Two identical silver-colored plastic statues of Megatron serve as the [[Chess#Transformers (2007)|Chess Set]]'s Autobot-side King.
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* '''Megatron''' ("Pocket Transformers" toy prize, 2007)

: A sort of "pseudo-figure" of Megatron cast in dark gray plastic, Megatron "transforms" from a flat structure emblazoned with the Decepticon symbol and the word "Transformers" to a robot by folding out. Megatron is represented by stickers decorated with artwork of the character on the top, bottom, and two fold out "arms". Said artwork is based on earlier promotional artwork of Megatron, and thus features a different head than the finalized version. His name is also spelled out across his feet in this mode.

: This mold was also used to create the Lunchables figure for [[Blackout (Movie)#Lunchables|Blackout]] and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Lunchables|Starscream]]. A similar mold was used to create the Lunchables figure for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Lunchables|Optimus]], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Lunchables|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Lunchables|Bumblebee]], though with the Autobot symbol sculpted in instead of the Decepticon one. Each iteration of this mold was made with a different color of plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/LunchMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Lunchables Megatron at TFU.info]''

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====Cap Candy Company====
[[File:GummyCandyFront.jpg|100px|thumb|"Oh, how hideously (and deliciously) ironic!"]]
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)
:Made by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]] at the behest of [[Hasbro]]'s Cap Candy Company unit, this large Megatron-shaped [[Gummy Candy|gummy candy]] was available throughout 2006 to 2007. Also available was an [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]-shaped gummy candies.
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====Robot Fighters Game====
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (2007)

:Megatron comes packaged along with Optimus in a toy set that allows both figures to be strapped to their separate bases, and subsequently be controlled by two players, making them punch and kick one another via knobs that can be twisted and turned to make the characters perform different moves. Megatron's body is slightly simplified and features articulation at the shoulders and hip joints. A sort of update on the classic "Rock'em Sock'em Robots" game. The figures can also be separated from the base for fun on the go!

====3D Battle-Card Game====
[[File:3DBattleCard Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Megatron''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''20'''

: Megatron is a 53-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from plastic cards, he can be assembled into either his robot mode or alien jet mode. His card construction was reused for the enigmatic [[Sky Lynx (Energon Wars)|Sky Lynx]] card in the game's "Energon Wars" expansion.

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====Battling Robots Bubble Bath====
*'''Megatron''' (2007)
[[File:Megatron bubblebath.jpg|120px|thumb|"This is why I hate merchandising."]]
:Megatron's torso attaches to the bottle of bubble bath. His elbows bend, and his arms have a punching gimmick, to allow him to battle the forces of good. Pushing a lever on either side makes the respective fist punch forward. He's removable, though not as easily held without the bottle below his waist. Like many pieces of Megatron merchandise, this "figure" uses the older head design with blue eyes. The blue eyes are also the only spot of paint on him, unlike the elaborately decoed Prime.
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====Burger King====
*'''Megatron''' Burger King free toy (2007)
:A non-transformable version of Megatron, cast primarily in gray plastic. The toy's entire "gimmick" is that both arms rotate at the shoulder. Due to the strict [[For safety reasons|protocols]] of making a fast food premium, Megatron's sharp and deadly design was forced to be smoothed out. This had the unfortunate effect of making his sculpted details meld together and looking less like a killer robot and more like a melted clay man. The toy ''appears'' to use the earlier head render of Megatron's, but due to the vague detail and paint job, may also not be.

:The toy also comes with a purple plastic Decepticon base and a lenticular motion card with a surprising amount of frames of animation. These two pieces may in fact be the better part of the package.

====Basic Fun====
[[File:2007MovieBasicFunKeychains.jpg|thumb|"Crap, Bonecrusher died....Barricade, get over here."]]
*'''Megatron''' (Figural keychain assortment, 2007)
: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Megatron's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.
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====''Transformers Movie Danglers''====
[[File:Movie Megatron dangler.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|No, that's not his back, that's his actual face.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2007)
:Released by [[Gacha International|Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007<ref name="TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/transformersdanglers.html Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref> for the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[super deformed]] version of Megatron that pops out his vehicle mode when you squeeze him. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.

:Other than Megatron, there are also versions of [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Devastator]], Bumblebee, Ironhide, Bonecrusher, Jazz, and Optimus Prime.
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====''Robot Replicas''====
[[File:Mov2007-toy RobotReplicas Megatron.JPG|thumb|This is heavy, man!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Fusion Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:As part of the [[Robot Replicas]] sub-line, this version of Megatron is a non-transforming action figure that hews very close to the movie's CGI model. It features joints similar to the [[Revoltech]] toys, though the elbows only turn from side-to-side, giving him extremely limited arm articulation. His forearms can be replaced with his fusion cannon accessory (or any other arm attachments from other Robot Replicas, which could lead to some fun Frankensteins).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RRMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Robot Replicas Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:WMTF2007RobotReplicasOpVsMegs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron vs. Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

: This [[Walmart]]-exclusive two-pack includes "battle-damaged" redecos of Robot Replicas Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]].

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====''Attacktix''====
*'''Battle Masters Megatron and Scorponok''' (Battle Master set, <s>2007</s>)
[[File:Attacktix-MovMegsScorp.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|HADOOOUKEN!]]
:One of the many casualties of the shelving of Hasbro's ''[[Attacktix]]'' line was this Battle Master set featuring Megatron and [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]].

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[[File:Attacktix MovieTransformers Tournament Set.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Because everyone knows Megatron's right-hand man is Bonecrusher, not Starscream.]]
*'''Transformers Tournament Set''' (<s>2007</s>)

: An ''Attacktix'' tournament set featuring unique playing pieces of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]], Optimus Prime, Megatron and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] was at one point scheduled for release. Along with a vast amount of other Attacktix product, it ended being canceled.

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====''Titanium Series''====
[[File:Movie TitaniumRM Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Surf's up! WOOOOO!"]]
*'''Megatron''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Decepticon sigil display stand
:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Megatron is a die-cast metal and plastic figurine, with an accurate sculpt based on the CG model owing to the fact he doesn't need to transform. Being a figurine, he only has articulation in his shoulders, neck and waist. Megatron comes with a Movie-style Decepticon symbol display stand.
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====''Unleashed''====
[[File:Movie2007 Unleashed Megatron.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[File:Movie Megatron screencleaner.jpg|104px|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2008)
:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008,<ref name="TomyYujin" /> this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Megatron printed on the other side.
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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Nestlé====
*'''Megatron''' (Surprise Cup, 2009)
: A small figurine based on Megatron in his 2007 movie robot mode, with an attached cord on top to be used as either a keychain or a cellphone dangler, was one of eight possible miniatures that could be found as a freebie in the bottom of each [[Nestlé]] [[Surprise Cup]]. Interestingly, these first started popping up in European ice cream booths around March 2009, a good couple of months before the usual assortment of toys and merchandise for Revenge of the Fallen hit retail shelves.

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====Burger King====
[[File:ROTFtoy-RiseofMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Darn that [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]. ''*yyywaaawwwwwwn*'']]
* '''Rise of Megatron''' (Kids meal toy, 2009)

: Rise of Megatron has a pull-back motor and can "transform" between flying tank and robot modes, both of which are quite inaccurate. The tank mode lacks a cannon, while the robot mode lacks legs for purposes of the toy's own gimmick. Megatron's robot mode torso also looks quite deformed and odd compared to the CG model in the movie, with features such as a round mouth, huge arms, and symmetrical (huge) shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/BKMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Rise of Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Transformers Digital Watch====
[[File:ROTF Megatrondigitalwatch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Megatron Digital Watch''' (2009)

:Made by [[F*A*B Starpoint]], this Megatron-themed digital watch has a nylon velcro strap with a rubber pull tab, a plastic case and chrome bezel, and an LCD display on the face.
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====''Wacky Wobblers''====
[[File:WackyWobblers ROTFMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|He just needs a hug!]]
*'''Megatron''' (2009)

:''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' Megatron is a {{w|bobblehead}} doll which features details more accurate than any of his mainline toys, especially in the head and feet. However, his right hand, with the "lobster claw" weapon extended, is in an impossible position (compare his right arm with that of the Voyager class toy). Unlike most ''Wacky Wobblers'' bobbleheads, his arms are poseable.
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====Basic Fun====
[[File:TF-ROTF-Basic-Fun-Megatron-Keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime must have jammed the keyring up his ass.]]
*'''Articulated keychain''' (2009)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Megatron's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.

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====Figure Collection====
[[File:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Megatron.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Megatron is modeled on his [[#Voyager_Class_toys|Voyager class toy]] from the first movie, complete with molded icicles. His wing backpack is a separate piece which must be slotted in after opening the dispenser ball.

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*'''Megatron'''
: Megatron is one of eight characters featured in the [[Missile Mania]] board game, represented by a small standee adorned with artwork of the character.
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====''Power Bots''====
[[File:ROTF PowerBots Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|At least nobody’ll forget what faction he belongs to....]]

*'''Megatron''' (Power Bot, 2009)

:The [[Power Bots]] version of Megatron is a large, sturdy action figure for younger children. Pressing the various Decepticon symbol buttons activates battle phrases, sound effects and light-up eyes, although for the European release, almost all of the battle phrases were cut in order to avoid language barriers (except for the occasional nonsensical utterance of "Decepticon!" and "Megatron!" among a huge, long string of blasting noises).
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====''Robot Replicas''====
[[File:ROTF-toy RobotReplicas Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I swear his chest is someone's face. Well, [[Mudflap (ROTF)|some 'bots can sympathize with that]].]]
*'''Megatron''' (Robot Replica, 2009)

:This non-transformable Megatron action figure was ''supposed'' to be very movie-accurate, but is actually a combination of the bulkier, earlier design used for his Leader class toy and the more slender final design used for the Voyager class toy. Although his arms are normal-sized and the right arm has the "lobster claw" seen in the final design, Megatron appears hunchbacked due to the fact that he has no neck (though not to the same extent as the Leader class toy).

:Strangley, the head sculpt of this figure is reused on the Stealth Force version of the character.

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====''Battle Chargers''====
[[File:ROTF-toy BattleChargers Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Two'' faces? Optimus is going to have a field day with this.]]
* '''Megatron''' (Battle Charger, 2010)

:Part of the [[Robot Powered Machines]] subline, Battle Charger Megatron is a rounded-off tank with a [[pull-back motor]]. When pulled back and let go, his turret flips open and a cutesified depiction of his robot mode pops out. Amusingly, because of the tank mode featuring Megatron's face, he ends up with two faces in "robot mode".

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====RPMs - ''Robot Powered Machines''====
[[File:Rotf rpmsbattleseries megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|When he runs people over, they ''know'' it was him!]]
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*'''Autobot Ratchet VS Megatron''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 08'''
{{toydesigner|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist)}}

:[[Robot Powered Machines]] Megatron is a non-transforming ''Hot-Wheels''-scale version of his tank-mode. Megatron's robot mode is sculpted on the bottom of the tank, along with his faction symbol and name. He features a rotating tank turret, but the cannon is constructed out of [[for safety reasons|softer materials]], which makes it droop down and look sort of... depressed. This deco was only available in a two-pack with [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]].

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[[File:ROTFRPMCombatMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Combat Series'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

:"Combat Series" Megatron is a screen-accurate silver redeco of "Battle Series" Megatron, and features painted tank treads.

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[[File:ROTFRPMBattle2MegatronRetail.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
[[File:ROTFRPMBattle2MegatronCardback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Jetfire VS Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 06'''

:This two-pack contains a metallic blue [[redeco]] of ''RPM'' Megatron and a barely altered [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]].

:Unusually, the stock photography on the cardback depicts a Megatron redeco in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "Shadow Command" Megatron color scheme. This particular redeco did not in fact see release in any form.

:As part of the final wave of RPMs, Battle Series 2 did not get released through normal retail outlets in the United States, instead showing up for sale first in Canada, Asia and Europe. Later, though, it would show up in the US though [[Toys"R"Us|Toys"R"Us Express]] mall stores and discount chains like Ross and TJ Maxx.

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[[File:ROTFRPMRobotRidersMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Robot Riders'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 03'''

:"Robot Riders" Megatron is a new-mold figure of Megatron's robot mode that is built to roll on wheels. Though officially listed during the run of the ''RPM'' series (on the back of the Asian market release of ''RPM'' "Robot Riders" Sideswipe) and seen at [[Toy Fair 2010]], it never came out in any market.

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[[File:ROTFRPMAllsparkMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Allspark'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 04'''

:A redeco of "Robot Riders" Megatron in blue. While "Allspark" Megatron was officially listed during the run of the ''RPM'' series (on the back of the Asian market release of ''RPM'' "Allspark" Starscream), the only image of it was revealed by a downloadable poster on the official Transformers website of Turkey.

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====McDonald's====
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*'''Megatron''' (Happy Meal, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' missile

:Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] Revenge of the Fallen promotion, Megatron does not transform but fires a projectile instead. Megatron does not feature [[light-piping]] but has 6 points of articulation! He was only available during week 2 of the promotion, and came with an instruction sheet that doubles as an ad for [[McWorld]], featuring an exclusive code for the website.

===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robot Heroes Ratchet vs Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Adorable head crushing!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:The first ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' toy of Megatron was available packed with [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Robot Heroes|Autobot Ratchet]]. Like many ''Robot Heroes'', he is grinning from ear to ear, and in a squatty pose. Notably, his hands are simplified into three fingered claws, and his head is a cute version of the original (and replaced) design. His articulation is the standard shoulders and neck. The toy is colored much like the Leader Class version of the character.

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*'''Megatron''' (Single-pack, 2008)

: In some countries outside of North America, this Megatron was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.

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*'''The Final Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
[[File:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shiny!]]
:Sold exclusively in Walmart stores, "Megatron with Metallic Finish" is a repaint of the first ''Robot Heroes'' toy. Sold with redecoed [[Jazz (Movie)#RHFinalBattle|Autobot Jazz]], [[Blackout (Movie)#RHFinalBattle|Blackout]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHFinalBattle|Optimus Prime]], and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#RHFinalBattle|Ratchet]], no molding was changed on this toy. However, the figure boasts a metallic finish, making the toy a vibrant silver with painted bronze highlights for greater film accuracy.

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*'''Battle Jazz & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

[[File:Robotheroesjazzmegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|PRIIIIIIME!]]
:The second mold, sharing no parts with the first release. His right arm has transformed into the [[Mace (weapon)|flail]], and he's posed just after slamming it into the ground (with impact "explosion" molded in). The head is the "final" head design, but the toy has many outbursts of blue, either to make a more exciting deco or evoke him being "recently thawed". Sadly, he is only articulated at the neck and LEFT shoulder, denying the world adorable flail bonking. He was packaged with [[Jazz (Movie)#RHBattle|Battle Jazz]].

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*'''Autobot Skids & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2009)
[[File:RobotHeroes SkidsMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I've talked things over with my new homie Meggy, and he says he won't be shootin' any of us! Will you, Meggy?"]]
:The third Megatron mold, based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body and colored a darker gray than the previous ones. He is sculpted with his [[fusion cannon]] deployed and has the usual shoulder articulation. This time, Megatron came in a two-pack with [[Skids (ROTF)#Robot Heroes|Skids]].

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[[File:Robotheroesmegatronfallenprimejetfireironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Say hello to my GIGANTIC-ASS friend!]]
*'''Battle for the Fallen''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
:This ''Robot Heroes'' box set of figures comes with [[The Fallen/toys#Robot Heroes|The Fallen]], Megatron in tank mode, [[Jetfire (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Jetpower]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleFallen|Optimus Prime]], and [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#RHBattleFallen|Ironhide]] in truck mode. Megatron has no articulation.

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[[File:RobotHeroes BattlefortheAllspark.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Trapped forever in a specific time and place, Megatron punches the ground in frustration.]]
*'''Battle for the AllSpark''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
:A redeco of the second ''Robot Heroes'' mold is included in this set representing the battle of [[Mission City]] along with [[Brawl (Movie)#RHBattleAllSpark|Brawl]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#RHBattleAllSpark|Ratchet]], [[Sam Witwicky#Robot Heroes|Sam Witwicky]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleAllSpark|Optimus Prime]] in truck mode, [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#RHBattleAllSpark|Starscream]] in fighter mode and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleAllSpark|Bumblebee]] in car mode.

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[[File:Chromia and megs robot heroes.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.66|"So... ummm... you seeing anyone?"]]
*'''Chromia & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2009)
:Part of the third wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen Robot Heroes'', this figurine of Megatron depicts him in mid-transformation between robot and tank modes, which is based on an unused concept art. He has articulation at the neck, shoulders, and waist. "[[Chromia (ROTF)#Robot Heroes|Chromia]]" comes packaged with him. Humorously, his Leader Class figure can achieve this "mode".

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[[File:ROTF Robot Heroes Board Game.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Robot Heroes Game: Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2009)
:This ''Robot Heroes''-inspired board game comes with a redeco of the first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron mold alongside a redecoed [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHGame|Optimus Prime]].
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===''Speed Stars''===
====''Mini-Vehicles''====
[[File:SpeedStars BattleSeries JetfireVSMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|After being freed from the ice and the Laurentian Abyss, Megatron faced the ultimate prison: a toy of his alt-mode.]]
*'''Megatron VS Jetfire''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 06'''

: While Battle Series 2 of [[Robot Powered Machines]] wasn't widely released in the US, it became part of the follow-up line ''[[Speed Stars]]'' instead. The Jetfire vs. Megatron set contains various differences from the RPM release, however, such as less paint details.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/SpeedStarsMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Speed Stars'' Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:SpeedStarsRobotRiderMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Megatron has gone Transmetal!]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Robot Riders'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 03'''

:''Speed Stars'' "Robot Riders" Megatron is a metallic bronze and purple redeco of the new-mold robot mode figure originally planned for release in the ''RPM'' line. Though officially listed on the back of the ''Speed Stars'' "Robot Riders" Sideswipe and seen on a digital poster on the ''Speed Stars'' website, it never came out in any market.

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*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Road Assault'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 03'''

:"Road Assault" Megatron was listed on the back of ''Speed Stars'' "Road Assault" Starscream, but was never depicted anywhere. Since the rest of the Road Assault Series was based on the cancelled ''RPM'' "Allspark Series", it's likely that it was to have been a redeco of the "Robot Riders" mold.

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====''Stealth Force''====
[[File:SpeedStars-toy StealthForce Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So... what's so stealthy about the spiky flying space tank again?]]
*'''Megatron''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: Part of the "Stealth Force" subline, this Megatron also has no robot mode, but makes up for it with a number of hidden weapons that flip out of his tank mode at the press of a button. His tank turret can fire a missile, while all the hidden weapons are non-firing.

:While not having a robot mode, this is the only toy in the Stealth Force line to have a robot head. Strangely, the head sculpt used on the front of his tank mode is the same sculpt used for the [[Robot Replicas]] release of Megatron.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/SFMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Stealth Force Megatron at TFU.info]''

===Burger King===
[[File:Burger King DOTM Flip-Out Megatron.jpg|thumb|[[#SS54|Foreshadowing...]]]]
*'''Flip-Out Megatron''' (2011)
:Part of the 2011 [[Burger King]] ''Dark of the Moon'' promotion, Megatron is a simple figure with [[Super_deformed|bobble-head-like]] proportions. The entirety of his body flips out of his enormous head when it is opened. A similar gimmick is present in all the toys part of this promotion. Interestingly, his head is a fairly accurate depiction of his 2007 head, while the body is based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design. Pushing the button on his chest plays the classic transformation sound. There is an on/off switch on his back.
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===''Thrilling 30''===
*'''Megatron''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / #12'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Megatron was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Megatron figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Ratchet]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Thrilling 30|Sentinel Prime]].
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===''Tiny Titans''===
*'''Megatron''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''4'''
**''Number'': '''9/12'''
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===Prime 1 Studio===
====''Museum Masterline''====
[[File:TF-ROTF-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-01-Megatron.jpeg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (May 2014)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-01''' / '''01S''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, fusion cannon, death-lock pincer, Matrix of Leadership (exclusive)

:The very first release of the ''Museum Masterline'' series, [[Prime 1 Studio]] produced a massive, 60cm tall (80cm if attached to the base) non-transforming polystone sculpture of Megatron in his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body with light-up LED eyes.

:He comes with two interchangeable right arms besides the regular arm: one is transformed into his fusion cannon, and the other is in the form of his death-lock pincer. An exclusive version also comes with a replica of the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Prime 1 Studio|Matrix of Leadership]] as seen in the movie.

:As with all Prime 1 Studio statues, Megatron had a limited release. It had three different releases: the Sideshow Edition has 500 pieces, the Asia Edition has 300, and the Japan Edition has an extremely limited amount of 150 pieces.

:This statue's head is interchangeable with Megatron's ''Premium Bust'' heads below.

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[[File:TF-AOE-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-09-Galvatron.jpeg|upright=1.11|thumb|NOTE: Cannot reattach to self when broken into pieces.]]
*'''Galvatron''' (May 2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-09''' /'''09EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, cannon, Megatron's head (exclusive)

:A statue based on Megatron's alternate identity from ''Age of Extinction''. It features LED lights on his eyes and chest. His base has the movie's logo engraved on it.

[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Megatron Head.jpg|120px|left|thumb]]

:Like the one above, this statue features an interchangeable right arm that can be replaced by a cannon. The exclusive version also comes with the decapitated head of Megatron as seen in the fourth movie.

:This statue's head is interchangeable with Galvatron's ''Premium Bust'' heads below. The standard version was limited to 1000 pieces while the exclusive version was limited to 888 pieces.

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[[File:TF-AOE-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-09GL-Galvatron-Gold-Edition.jpeg|upright=1.11|thumb|Imagine the horrors of mixing both Electrum and Transformium.]]
*'''Galvatron Gold Version''' (May 2017)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-09GL'''
**''Accessories'': Base, cannon

:A gold redeco of the Galvatron statue meant to represent him being coated in [[electrum]].

:This statue was limited to 250 pieces.

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[[File:TF-TLK-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-17-Megatron.jpeg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (June 2018)
**''Movie:'' '''''The Last Knight'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-17''' / '''17EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, shield, alternate head, masked head (exclusive)

:This version of Megatron is based on his ''The Last Knight'' appearance and features lights on his eyes and base.

:He comes with a cannon permanently attached to his right arm and a sword to his left hand. For accessories, he comes with two heads, one with his mouth opened and the other closed, and a shield that can be attached to his left arm or back. The exclusive version also comes with a masked head.

:The standard version is limited to 500 pieces while the exclusive version is limited to 300 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Megatron DOTM.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2022)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-29''' / '''29EXS''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, fabric cape, 2 alternate right arms with shotgun, 3 Lensmeter Decepticons (standard), 6 Lensmeter Decepticons (exclusive), Igor (exclusive)

:This monstruous ''Museum Masterline'' Megatron is based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' appearance and also features LED lights on his eyes.

:He comes with an adjustable fabric cape, as well as two interchangeable right arms besides his regular arm: one holding his shotgun downwards and the other pointing the shotgun upwards. He also comes accompanied by three [[Lensmeter Decepticon#Prime 1 Studio|Lensmeter Decepticons]]. The exclusive version also comes with [[Igor#Prime 1 Studio|Igor]] and three additional Lensmeter Decepticons, coming with six in total.
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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Masterline 2007 Megatron.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2024?)
**''Movie:'' '''''Transformers'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-34''' / '''34DXS''' (Deluxe) / '''34UTS''' (Ultimate)
**''Accessories'': Base, fusion cannon (DXS, UTS), flail (DXS, UTS), alternate left arm (DXS, UTS), alternate head (DXS, UTS), Jazz's corpse (Ultimate)

:This Megatron statue is based on his 2007 design and again features LED lights in his eyes. His display base is based on his scene in Hoover Dam.

:The "Deluxe Bonus Version" comes with three additional swappable arms: a fusion cannon right arm, a flail right arm, and differently posed left arm. Also included is an alternate head with LED-lit eyes based on an early concept design.

:The "Ultimate Bonus Version" comes with all the above and additionally includes the upper half of [[Jazz (Movie)#P1SMegatron|Jazz]]'s corpse following his death at Megatron's hands. Amusingly, he is misnamed as Sideswipe in the official product description.

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====''Premium Bust''====
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Megatron ROTF.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2014)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-01'''

:''Premium Bust'' Megatron is a highly detailed sculpture of his head and torso attached to a base. It's based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body and features light-up eyes.

:This bust's head is compatible with Megatron's first ''Museum Masterline'' statue above, though you'd probably not notice any difference.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Megatron Final Battle.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron Final Battle''' (2014)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-01FB'''

:This version of ''Premium Bust'' Megatron features heavy battle damages accurate to the end of the second movie.

:Thanks to its compatibility with his ''Museum Masterline'' counterpart, you could have a full-body Megatron with a battle damaged head if you'd like.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Megatron Gold.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron Gold Version''' (2014)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-01GD'''

:This version of ''Premium Bust'' Megatron is covered in gold! Someone please put this head on the full-body statue.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Galvatron Standard.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Galvatron''' (2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-10'''

:''Premium Bust'' Galvatron is a highly detailed sculpture of his head and torso attached to a base. It's based on his ''Age of Extinction'' body and features light-up eyes.

:This bust's head is compatible with Galvatron's ''Museum Masterline'' statue above. It was limited to 500 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Galvatron Damage.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Galvatron Damage Version''' (2017)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-10D'''

:This version of ''Premium Bust'' Galvatron features lots of small battle damages and a weathered deco.

:This bust was limited to only 50 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Galvatron Gold.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Galvatron Gold Version''' (2017)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-10GL'''

:This ''Premium Bust'' Galvatron is yet another sculpture covered in gold! Because that stuff is what you actually need in order to buy these things.

:This bust was limited to 300 pieces.

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====''Age of Time''====
[[File:Prime1StudioSuperiorMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Superior Megatron''' (<s>201?</s>)

:''Age of Time'' Superior Megatron was designed to be the "ultimate amalgamation" between movie and [[Megatron (G1)|G1 Megatrons]], specifically taking cues from Megatron's appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:For reasons unknown, this figure was silently canceled.

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===RCM Media===
[[File:TF-TLK-RCM-Media-figurine-topper-ad.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)

:Manufactured by RCM Media, this Megatron figurine topper is molded in a a charging stance.

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*'''Figurine Play Set''' (Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack, 2017)

:The Megatron topper is once again released as a Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack with the equally unchanged Bumblebee, Optimus, & Sqweeks.

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===Cinema City===
[[File:TF-TLK-Cinema-City-Megatron-Topper.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Released only in Russian theaters, this Megatron figurine is a different mold.
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===Threezero===
*'''Megatron''' (Premium Scale, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' TBA

:[[3A]] Megatron is a high-end figure based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' design.
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*'''Megatron''' (Premium Scale, 2019)
**''Accessories:'' TBA

:This version of Megatron is based on his ''The Last Knight'' design.

:The Deluxe Edition version of this figure includes an extra shield as accessory.
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===''Bumblebee''===
====McDonald's====
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
:Released as part of the [[McDonald's]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], this [[super deformed]] Megatron is a rerelease of the [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#McDonald's|''Authentics'' figure]], but under ''Bumblebee'' branding. He has a wind-up walking [[gimmick]].
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===Killerbody===
*'''Megatron''' (High-end Baby Figurine, 2022?)
**''Accessories'': Cape, stand

:Released by [[Killerbody]], this non-converting super deformed Megatron is based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' design and features light-up LED eyes. He comes with a removable cape and carries his shotgun attached to his back.

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*'''Megatron''' (Helmet, 2022?)
**''Accessories'': Stand

:This highly detailed, extremely movie-accurate ''Dark of the Moon'' Megatron helmet features light-up eyes and voice commands.
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Megatron (Movie)/toys

2022-12-13T13:32:21Z

YOLOFREEK: /* Legends Class toys */

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'''[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]''' got the Hollywood bad-guy treatment, and therefore got truckloads of toys too!
He also ''became'' a truck later on. Funny, that is.

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:Movie Legends Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just what the hell do I turn into?]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legends Class, [[2007]])
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Megatron'''
: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] figures, Megatron transforms into a Cybertronian jet. This figure uses the pre-final head design from concept art and some ancillary media. Due to his transformation scheme, he has a swiveling waist. Despite its simplicity, this figure is far closer to Megatron's actual silhouette in the movie than most of his larger figures.

:The figure is misassembled in the package with the arms being swapped, putting paint applications and more sculpted detail on the wrong sides of his arms; it is a simple matter to rectify this though as his shoulders are easily popped off and swapped around. It should be noted that the arms & head are molded in softer, rubbery plastic. While they don't harden and break quickly like [[Scorponok (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Legends Class Scorponok's stinger]], the pieces can become loose around the hard plastic ball joints over time. Also, the parts are prone to photodegrading over a few years.

:The figure is slightly mistransformed in the picture to the right, as well as all pictures depicting his vehicle mode below - the wingtips should be rotated 180° downwards, making for a more screen-accurate jet mode.

:The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/LegendsMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Legends Megatron at TFU.info]''
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*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
[[File:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Megatron is quite beside himself.]]
:A [[Target]] [[exclusive]], this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Legends of Cybertron Megatron]] and Movie Legends Megatron.

:His arms are still misassembled in-package.
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[[File:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Quick, Bumblebee! You hold up Megatron, I'll just fight with the others!" "...I hate you."]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
:A [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, this six-pack of Legends Class figures contains unmodified toys of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (Movie)#TRULegendsPack|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Bumblebee]], Megatron, [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Starscream]], and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Barricade]].

:Like Bumblebee & Starscream, he was packaged in alternate mode. He ''still'' has the arms misassembled.
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[[File:TF-2007-Allspark-Battles-Legends-Class-2-pack-Ice-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Look like both halves of Jazz will have a front bumper.]]
*'''Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron''' (Legends multi-pack, [[2008]])
:Ice Megatron is a, well, ice-themed redeco of Legends Class Megatron, which means his black paint applications have been replaced by blue. He comes packed with yet another redeco of Legends class [[Jazz (Movie)#LegendsVsMegatron|Jazz]], this time "battle damaged".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsIceMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Ice Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:Movie Voyager Megatron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, I think I'm as weird as the ''[[Transformers: The War Within|War Within]]'' figures! ...nah, not there yet.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Projectile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released partway into the second wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Voyager Class toys, Megatron transforms into an ice-covered version of his Cybertronian jet form, with transparent blue plastic forming large portions of his vehicle mode, such as parts of his wings. This ice design is carried onto his robot mode, with his legs, shoulders and chest having some kind of 'ice' plastic covering them.

:With a significantly different (and simple compared to other figures of the same pricepoint) transformation sequence compared to his earlier Leader class toy, his chest frost lowers and his shoulders raise to robot mode position when you bring his lower body forward thanks to [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] technology. He also has his fusion cannon in its entirety on his left arm which can fire a projectile. His wings feature flip-out "ice blades", and pulling on a tab in the back of his jet mode brings them forward like one giant pincer claw.

:His feet are entirely spring-loaded, which means his foot and the two "rear toes" on each feet automatically close up when his weight is not applied to them. Surprisingly, this helps a lot with the posing, as the feet parts automatically position themselves for the perfect balance.

:The stock photo on the toy's packaging depicts Megatron with the unused head that appeared in some concept art.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/VoyagerMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Voyager Class Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie Voyager Premium Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wouldn't the toy above be much cooler with duller colours?]]
*'''Megatron''' ("Premium Series" Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile

:One of the first figures available in the ''[[Premium Series]]'' (although not explicitly identified on the packaging as such), Voyager Class Megatron was released exclusively at Best Buy on October 16th, 2007 alongside the North American launch of the ''Transformers'' movie DVD. Megatron has been completely redecoed, covering most of his previously grey parts with metallic silver paint and a black paint wash over the top of that. Black and gold highlights are used to offset all of the silver, while the transparent 'ice' parts are clear. These changes essentially make Megatron far more accurate to his movie appearance.

:Megatron is presented in robot mode inside a special display box similar in shape to the packaging for the Hasbro release of ''Generation 1'' ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/BestBuyMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Premium Series'' Voyager Class Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Movie Voyager BOMC Megatron.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|I'll crush you with my bare hands!]]
*'''Battle Over Mission City''' ("Screen Battles" two-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

:A Target exclusive redeco of Voyager Class Megatron in primarily beige and chocolate brown colors with brown paintwashes, this version replaces the ice colored translucent plastic with two shades of translucent orange to replicate a look that resembles Megatron's fiery demise (or atmospheric re-entry). Unlike the previous releases, this version's wings are painted to match the body color, so they give the appearance of molten slag. This version was only available in a two-pack with a mostly unchanged Deluxe Class [[Jazz (Movie)#TargetvsMegatron|Final Battle Jazz]] in reference to their fight on the skyscraper featured in the film.

:As the colors on this Megatron are very similar to the colors on the Screen Battles version of Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]], it can be assumed that those two sets are meant to also represent the climactic final battle at the end of the film.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/ScreenBattlesMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Screen Battles'' Voyager Class Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Leader Class toys====
[[File:TF07-Leader-Megatron.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"Ohhhh! I turn into a big-boned guy!"]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MD-07'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released in the second wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Leaders, Megatron transforms into a gray Cybertronian jet. Unlike the Voyager Class toy above, this mold does not feature any molded ice details; instead it uses metallic blue paint to represent his frozen form. In robot mode, Megatron's right "[[Rocket Claw]]" disconnects at the wrist to become the spiked end of the extendable "[[Mace (weapon)|chain]] [[whip]]" weapon concealed within his forearm; pressing the black switch on the arm pulls the chain taut for a whipping attack. His arms also link together at the wrists to form a "[[fusion cannon]]," with the pod on his left forearm concealing the weapon's [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]ing twin barrels, exposed by pulling a switch. His other automorph features include his wings folding up as his vehicle nosecone is moved into place, and his feet unfolding as his knees are straightened. Finally, pressing the button on his waist activates a small friction motor, which moves various torso plates and blades on his back into place, accompanied by a metallic shrieking sound and flashing yellow lights.

:Megatron's instructions summarily fail to actually tell the reader about how his gimmicks work. The whipping-action black switch for his flail is not mentioned; they do not detail how to connect the arms for fusion cannon mode; and the fact that the cannon is on a slider, allowing it to be center-aligned, rather than sitting off to one side, is also omitted.

:There is an error in Megatron's legs, in that his left and right hip joints have been swapped for reasons unknown. Switching them allows for a slightly smoother transformation. In addition to ''that'', both of Megatron's hands have a finger misassembly. Two pieces are molded to have two fingers, while one is obviously supposed to be a thumb–however, this thumb is on the 'outside' of his hands instead of the inside. The prototype on the packaging's stock photos show the correct assembly.

:Possibly a dropped feature [[for safety reasons]], the right hand (partly a projectile tethered to the arm) is designed to launch out of his wrist via a spring-loaded firing mechanism. However, the spring for the launching mechanism was removed, though the firing trigger remains.

:The back of Megatron's box depicts him with the almost-used head from concept art. The panel that conceals his face in jet mode is sculpted to fit the face of that head, so while it still covers up his final head reasonably well, it is not a perfect fit.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Leader Class Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Premium Movie Megs.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey, I got a tan!"]]
*'''Megatron''' ("Premium Series" Leader Class, 2008)

:Premium Megatron is a redeco of the previously released Leader Class Megatron. The figure is now given far more movie-accurate paint applications of black, gold, & silver. Premium Megatron also features the classic transformation sound when the chest Automorph function is activated. The original "metal shriek" sound is retained when the sound button is pressed in vehicle mode.

:In the promotional photos of the toy, this version was pictured with a new vehicle mode face cover that fit the new head better. However, this retool was apparently dropped before actual production but can still be seen on the box back photography. All manufacturing errors from the first release are still present.

:Unlike some of the early "Premium Series" toys, Premium Leader Megatron was mass-released at a variety of retailers, instead of being an exclusive to any particular store.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/PremiumMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Premium Series'' Leader Class Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ACG-HK-2008-Transformers-Commemorative-Box-Set.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Decepticon)''' (2008)

:Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The ''Premium Series'' Megatron toy is released without any changes along with [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Starscream_(Movie)/toys#DeepSpace|Deep Space Starscream]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Premium|''Premium'' Barricade]], [[Blackout (Movie)#Premium|''Premium'' Blackout]], and a [[Brawl (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Brawl]]. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box with a half-trimmed Decepticon Symbol, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.

:The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.
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====''Fast Action Battlers''====
[[File:Movie FAB Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just back from filming ''Predator 3''.]]
*'''Fusion Blast Megatron''' ([[Fast Action Battlers|Fast Action Battler]], 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles

:Fusion Blast Megatron is a simple version of Megatron with dorky-looking proportions in robot mode, and it turns into an even dorkier-looking vehicle mode. The transformation sequence manages to be even more simple and non-involved than the other ''Movie'' Megatron toys by means of an Automorph feature very similar to the early Beast Wars flipchangers. Moving his back section down causes the torso to flip up, hiding the head and positioning the arms skywards. Though the figure requires a little more repositioning and folding, most of the transformation is done with a single step.

:The figure's packaging depicts Megatron with a different head sculpt and silver paint instead of unpainted gray plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/FABMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Fusion Blast Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:NA megatron FAB.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Night Attack Megatron''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles
:A redeco of Fast Action Battler Megatron, this time cast primarily in black plastic, with opaque grey missiles.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/FABMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Night Attack Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Jollibee Kids Meal====
*'''Megatron''' (Jollibee Kids Meal toy, 2007)

:Available only at Jollibee fast food chains in the Philippines, this Megatron toy is functionally an upscaled version of his Legends class figure though with minor transformation differences. It also has a new head sculpt which is markedly more detailed than the Legends toy but still has the concept design head rather than the final version in the film.
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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Legends Class toys====
{{anchor|ROTFlegend}}[[File:TF-ROTF-Legends-Class-Megatron.jpg|After enduring countless "What do I turn into" captions, Michael Bay started from scratch.|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legends, [[2009]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-02'''

:Megatron transforms from a reasonably accurate version of his movie robot mode to a reasonably accurate version of his tank mode (with a teeny extra Megatron face in his groin, without paint details probably to avoid creepiness). He has ball-jointed shoulders and hips in robot mode, plus elbow and knee joints. His alt mode turret is formed by merging his left and right arms, which is a neat callback to the first movie's fusion cannon, but means the turret can't rotate side to side, only pivot at the barrel.

:Several samples suffer from a disconnected lower left leg, which should be connected to the metal rod inside the upper leg. While the loose appendage cannot be repaired without extensive tooling, the upper leg is tight enough to prevent the leg from falling out during display or careful play. Speaking of legs, this Legends Class Megatron is somewhat prone to falling down with a light breeze of wind. The kibble on his robot mode back doesn't help the balancing at all.

:Megatron also saw release as a blindpacked figure for the first wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' EZ Collection sets. And like all first waves, He comes with a flyer advertising the TakaraTomy releases of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline. In Malaysia, this toy is also one of the four Legends Class figures to be released as promotional merchandise for the Petronas Gas Station. He can be obtained starting from the 12th of July along with Optimus Prime, via RM30 ($7.04) worth of gas or RM15 ($3.52) worth of foods and items in the Mesra Shop.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/LegMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-ROTF-EZ-Collection-EZ-10-Megatron-Battle-Damaged-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron Damage Version''' (EZ Collection, 2009)
**''EZ Collection Number'': '''EZ-10'''
:A "Battle Damaged" redeco of the Legends Class Megatron appears in the second wave of EZ Collection, featuring more elaborate, weathered paint applications.

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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:ROTF-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|First blue, then green. Watch, in the next movie, it'll be red.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2009)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''RD-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The second mainline ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Megatron toy is more slender than the larger Leader-Class Megatron, as it was based (more or less) on the finalized Megatron design, and as such, features a sleeker tank mode, a large lobster-claw like right arm and a normal-sized left arm. Unlike the larger toy, the Voyager's firing missile is located on the left arm, though the end is still sculpted to look like a set of fingers, and he also wears the entire top of the tank as a [[kibble]] backpack instead of having jet turbines like the Leader class toy. For some reason, he's also green.

:He features two [[Mech Alive]] gimmicks. Turning his waist turns internal gears in his chest, while bending his right elbow makes a blade extend in and out of his claw.

:The highlighted box to the far right showcases one alternative to positioning his back kibble; this ultimately leads to a ton of junk protruding out from his back, but also makes his silhouette from the front look cleaner.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/VoyagerMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Voyager Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTFtoy-GatheringattheNemesis.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pay no attention to my translucent parts!]]
*'''Gathering At the Nemesis''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:This [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive three pack includes a redeco of Megatron's Voyager-Class toy from the first movie in a scheme basically identical to the first movie's Voyager "Premium Series" version (but with much fewer paint details), as well as the Voyager-Class [[The Fallen#GatheringNemesis|The Fallen]] and a redeco of Deluxe-Class [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#GatheringNemesis|Soundwave]]. The back of the box and samples shown before release portrayed this Megatron as using the unrevised original head design from the first film, but the final version has the same head as past Voyager-Class Megatrons.

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[[File:ROTF UniteforUniverse Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class)
**''ID number:'' '''MR-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Unite for the Universe|Unite for the Universe]]'' Megatron was to be a screen-accurate silver redeco of Voyager class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron, but the toy (along with a [[Jetfire (Movie)#Voyager Class toys|Jetfire]]-armoured Voyager class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VoyagerJetPower|Jet Power Optimus Prime]]) was canceled.

:Both Megatron and the accompanying Jet Power Optimus Prime would have come with an issue of the [[Unite for the Universe issue 1|''Unite for the Universe'' comic book]], but due to the cancellation of both figures, the comics were eventually included with the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Movie Masterpiece]] releases of Leader class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]]. Of amusement is the fact the comics are essentially showcasing toys that have been canceled.

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====Leader Class toys====
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[[File:ROTF Leader Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Beefcake!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2009)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''RD-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:The first and largest ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron toy is based on an earlier design for Megatron that differs slightly from the final CG model. This design is more bulky and hunchbacked than the final design, has a right arm with a shoulder pad that doubles as a bladed shield, and also has a very short and wimpy left arm. Like the Voyager Class toy, he also features feet that do not look like the CGI model, which has large two-toed feet formed by the tank treads rather than flat, clawed feet that resemble those of the first movie's design. Leaving the feet retracted creates a more movie-accurate appearance when the legs are viewed from the front (when viewed from the side, Megatron's legs look like stubs).

:The figure transforms into a Cybertronian tank, though it lacks the wings seen in the film and is also less streamlined. In robot mode, Megatron's entire lower right arm is a spring-loaded missile launcher and the tank turret's armour/shroud can be mechanically repositioned to partially cover the cannon, with flip-out sword blade, as seen in the early concept design. Due to the amount of [[gimmick]]ry involved, the right arm has no elbow.

:Pressing the Decepticon symbol-emblazoned button on his chest activates his light, [[Mech Alive]], and voice sound effects ("I am Megatron!"). The Mech Alive mechanics involve shaking his head to and fro while panels in his chest shudder. The European release (sold in the UK and non-English speaking countries) proclaims just simply "Megatron!" with laughter. After a month or two, the American release became available in the UK as well as the Canadian province of Quebec, while English Canada (which usually stocks the American release) somehow got the European version in some areas.

:Interestingly, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|while]] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|other]] [[Demolishor (ROTF)|figures]] in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line suffered mold simplifications from budget cuts, Megatron got mold ''additions''. Hasbro's stock pictures depict a vastly different and much smaller shield which lacks the outer claw prongs and has different detailing, and there is no evidence that the flip-down feet had been implemented at all. These late mold changes may have been done to slightly increase the toy's accuracy to his movie depiction and, in the case of the flip-down feet, to make Megatron look like he actually has ''feet'' rather than stubs to walk on.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Leader Class Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROFTMegatronWCamshaft.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Why do I have someone else with me?! My box looks the same, except with that guy sticking out!]]
*'''Megatron''' with '''Autobot Camshaft''' (Leader Class value pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: This [[Walmart]] exclusive value pack featured an unchanged Leader-class Megatron sold with an unchanged [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] from the first movie toyline. They came packaged in a special wider box and were sold for the same price as a normal Leader toy.

:Leader-class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime was available in a similar value pack at the same time, which likewise included Camshaft.

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[[File:ROTFtoy-MegatronLeaderShadowCommand.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm back in black...YES I'M BACK IN BLACK! OH!]]
*'''Shadow Command Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:Shadow Command Megatron, as the name suggests, is a mostly black redeco of Leader class Megatron, which much resembles the previous Fast Action Battlers ''Night Attack Megatron'' redeco. The figure sports more paint applications than the first release. The voice chip has been changed, instead of saying "I am Megatron!" like the initial release, it says "There is no command but mine!". The blast sound effect has also been changed to a laser sound, and a G1-esque sound effect plays when rotating Megatron's legs during transformation.

:Initial shipments of Shadow Command Megatron have a minor misassembly in his right shoulder that causes the laser sound effect to go off only when his arm is pointing backwards, as opposed to forward. It is fixable, but only after knocking out a pin.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Shadow Command Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====''Fast Action Battlers''====
[[File:ROTF FAB Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I sure hope {{w|Metal Slug (series)|SNK}} don't sue...]]
*'''Cannon Blast Megatron''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories'': Projectile

:Part of the first wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Fast Action Battlers]], "Cannon Blast" Megatron is a simplified figure that transforms into a Cybertronian tank. His right arm has a spring-launched missile fired via a switch on the side, as well a soft plastic blade that can be folded out. Twisting the figure's right arm produces a chopping action. Due to the weird design of the feet and weight distribution, Megatron is difficult to stand up unless he is hunched forward.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/FABMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Cannon Blast Megatron at TFU.info]''

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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:TF-2010-VotF-Legends-Class-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Such heroic nonsense."]]
*'''The Victory of The Fallen''' (Kmart Exclusive Legends 5-pack, 2010)

:''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]: [[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Megatron is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class mold, in khaki and with a dark brown chest. He comes with redecos of [[The Fallen#Transformers (2010)|The Fallen]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VictoryFallen|Optimus Prime]], [[Jetfire (Movie)#Legends Class toys 2|Jetfire]], and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Starscream]] in a [[Kmart]]-exclusive five-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/KMLegMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Victory of The Fallen Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF2010MegsRisingMegsAndConstructs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Man, this mold just doesn't want to be re-released ''at al''...]]
*'''Megatron Rising''' (Figure multi-pack)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:This retailer exclusive multi-pack recreated the scene in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' where the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]] resurrect Megatron. The Megatron figure itself is a redeco of his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager class toy, partially cast in a metallic green plastic, to represent his time at the bottom of the ocean. He came packed with Legends Class figures of [[Long Haul (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Long Haul]], [[Mixmaster (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Mixmaster]], [[Rampage (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Rampage]], and a red redeco of [[Scrapper (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Scrapper]], who was probably intended to be [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)|Scrapmetal]].

:It has never been revealed for which retailer this multi-pack was intended for.
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====''Activators''====
[[File:TF2010-toy Activators Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sadly, this is the most accurate-looking one.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Activator, 2010)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:[[Activators]] Megatron is a simple, [[Size class|Deluxe]]-sized toy based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' incarnation. He features [[autotransformation]] from tank mode to robot mode, activated via the press of a button.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/ActMegatron/megatron.htm More information on 2010 Activators Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''EZ Collection Real''===
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Real-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron (Real Color Ver)''' (2011)
*'''Megatron (Metallic Color Ver.)''' (2011)

:Released as part of The blindpacked EZ Collection Real by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Megatron is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure. In comparison to the stock photos, the actual product has the entire plastic unpainted and applied with a number of paint details instead. Megatron comes with two variants: The "Real Color" features a yellowish-gray plastic, while the "Metallic Color" features a normal silver plastic instead.

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===''Dark of the Moon''===
====''Cyberverse''====
[[File:DOTM CyberverseCommander Megatron toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|If you can't beat [[Autobot|them]], join them.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''003'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV07'''
**''Accessories:'' Fuel tank halves/Double Cannons
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro), [[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Commander Class Megatron is an abbreviated version of his Voyager counterpart, transforming into a single piece fuel tanker. The fuel tank splits in half, forming hand-held double cannons which then can be combined into a large cannon, extremely reminiscent of his fusion cannon in the first movie. The [[C joint]] mounting clip of the fuel tank is on a swivel, allowing the large cannon to be mounted onto the smokestacks and used in vehicle mode. His head is also on a pivot joint, allowing him to look up and down.

:Care must be taken while forming the rear cabin: The instructions tell you to fold the feet panels up after transforming the legs first, but it will cause some slight stress marks on the feet panels/smokestacks' joints. We recommend folding the panels up first while the legs are still separated.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/CommanderMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Cyberverse Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-DOTM-Cyberverse-Action-Set-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Megatron might regret babysitting those hatchlings since they always puke onto his face.]]
[[File:TF-DOTM-Cyberverse-Megatron-Blastwave-Weapons-Accessory.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Blast that Blastwave! ''*yyywaaawwwwwwn*'']]
*'''Megatron / Blastwave Weapons Base''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV13'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, Africa
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:This version of Megatron uses the same mold as the single Cyberverse Commander toy, but lacks the fuel tank/Double Cannons accessory, and features some deco changes: Most of the paintable khaki plastic parts are replaced with silver plastic, the paint on the leg details are omitted, and the head now features a teal splat on the right side of his face, with his right eye paint being omitted. and of course, comes with the [[Blastwave Weapons Base]].

:This set's packaging includes a cardboard backdrop that is intended to be removed and reused for display. The backdrop depicts a field in Serengeti, [[Africa]], with an [[elephant]] standing nearby in the left panel.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/BWBMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron / Blastwave Weapons Base at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-DOTM-Target-Cyberverse-2-pack-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Garbage-day!]]
*'''Bumblebee vs Megatron''' (Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Fuel tank halves/Double Cannons

:[[Exclusive]] to [[Target]], this release of Cyberverse Commander Megatron has a deco inspired by [[Motormaster (G1)|Generation 1 Motormaster]]. He has [[Cybertronian]] symbols around his body, one of which is the [[Dynasty of Primes]]'. He comes packed with a [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Legends class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Bumblebee]].

:This set was also sold in Turkey as a {{w|Carrefour}} exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/TargetMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Target Cyberverse Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:DOTMMegatron Voyager toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You know, I'm beginning to like this Megaweapon.]]
*'''Megatron''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD01'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/[[Fusion Cannon]], tarp/cape

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyagers, ''MechTech'' Megatron now transforms into a <s>disfigured Mad Max truck</s> officially licensed Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor and trailer, although it lacks many of the features in the movie, such as the spikes on the roof and the rope mesh on the hood. The forward half of the trailer-mounted oil tank converts into Megatron's [[MechTech]] Blaster, which in turn converts into a Fusion Cannon when the ladder is pushed in. Like all MechTech Voyager toys, his weapon can lock into this mode by pushing the ladder all the way in and rotating it to the right. Megatron has six MechTech [[5 mm post|5mm post]]/MechTech ports in vehicle mode, including three on his MechTech weapon, two on the steps below the truck cab doors, and a self-covering port (which automatically fills in the hole when a weapon is not inserted) on the roof. Though the truck cab and its "trailer" are a single entity that cannot be separated, Megatron does have an articulation joint between where the trailer and cab connect where the fifth wheel hitch would be, despite being formed from his independently-jointed legs.

:The rubbery tarp over the tanker is a two piece affair, with a detachable 'hood' accessory that slots into a port beside Megatron's neck. This deliberately obscures Megatron's badly mutilated face, a callback to the injuries he received at the climax of ''Revenge of the Fallen''. In [[robot mode]], two more MechTech ports become available on his legs, and two on the truck steps end up on his arms; all other MechTech ports from vehicle mode are still usable. Megatron's fusion cannon can even be mounted on his back, like in the movie, thanks to the truck's cab (and associated MechTech port) winding up on his back. Care should be taken when transforming the shoulders, as the tiny Mack dog hood ornament is prone to being snapped off by the shifting black bumper section. It is also quite difficult to get his chest to tab into his shoulder panels due to his arms getting in the way, and his already short pegs having to tab into very shallow holes.

:Megatron was also sold in Universal theme parks in new packaging based on the ride, advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, but has no visible changes from his original widespread release.

:The gun from the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime toy, released several years after, is intended to be compatible with this figure-not only is it sculpted to resemble the shotgun Megs used (twice) in the movie, a tab on the handle (not the post that was supposed to be the handle for ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus) allows him to wield it properly by slotting onto a slot on his hand. It even has 5mm posts on its side so that it can mount in movie-accurate fashion on his back!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-DOTM-Tritanium-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Tritanium Megatron''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Accessories'': MechTech Blaster/Fusion Cannon, tarp/cape

:This gold vacuum metallized version of Voyager Class Dark of the Moon Megatron is a prize in TakaraTomy's MechTech campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one needed to enter the second batch of the campaign (12 August to 31 October). This toy is limited to 10 pieces.

:In 2014, Tritanium Megatron is one of the prize figures that is re-issued (probably remaining stock) again for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us.

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====Leader Class toys====
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*'''Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (Leader two-pack, 2012)
:A re-release of the first Leader Class Megatron toy was released in a Taiwanese-exclusive Leader Class two-pack alongside the first [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#DOTMMovie2Pack|Optimus Prime]] Leader Class toy.

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[[File:LC Dark Energon Megatron (RM).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey look what I found continuity surfing last night!]]
*'''Dark Energon Edition Megatron''' (Leader, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:A redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Leader class toy in black, silver, and purple to represent his infusion with Dark Energon, (despite not existing in this continuity) Dark Energon Edition Megatron is an Asian-exclusive release that's also available through online stores.

:An identical knockoff of the toy is available, so buyers beware! The only way to identify is the packaging's ''very obvious'' "Transforms" and "Takasa Tony" logo, and the lack of "Dark Energon Edition Megatron" text.
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[[File:Nightmare Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Nightmare Megatron''' (October 24, 2015/2017)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:A very similar yet distinct redeco of the Revenge of the Fallen Leader Class figure, this Megatron is largely identical to the Dark Energon release but features a much brighter, almost maroon-like purple, and with some deco differences, notably on the head and arms.

:Originally released in 2015 through TakaraTomyMall and limited to 2000 pieces, Nightmare Megatron was later reissued in wider numbers in 2017.

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====''Robo Power''====
=====''Bash Bots''=====
[[File:TF-DOTM-Bash-Bots-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Looks like I swatted a bee, and ''squashed a [[Sam Witwicky|bug]]''."]]
*'''Bumblebee Vs Megatron''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''Bash Bots'' Megatron is a small, rock-em-sock-em-styled toy that transforms from a super-deformed truck into a robot by pulling or pushing the lever below its built-in stand. He & his stand can connect with any Bash Bots to fight with, especially the included Bumblebee, instead of his nemesis Optimus Prime.
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=====''Activators''=====
[[File:DOTM Activators Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|owie owie i hurt my face]]
*'''Megatron''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released as part of the [[Robo Power]] subline, Megatron possesses a one-step transformation: squeezing down on the purple section at the rear of his truck mode causes him to transform into robot mode, and squeezing down on it again will turn him back into truck mode. In robot mode, Megatron boasts both sculpted battle damage on his head and shoulder articulation.

:Megatron was released in an open package that allowed children to touch the toy, but did not allow for transformation due to twist ties and a plastic tray being present.
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=====''Robo Fighters''=====
[[File:DOTM RoboFighters Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|RICHAAAAAAARDS!]]
*'''Megatron''' (2011)

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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-toy Megatron Universal4pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He somehow gets less sharp but brighter at the same time.]]
*'''Kreon 4-Pack''' (2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Universal4pack|Bumblebee]], [[Evac (Ride)#Kre-O|Evac]] (pre-2020 releases), Megatron, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Universal4pack|Optimus Prime]], [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]] (2020 release)
**''Accessories'': Megatron cannon

: The only non-Galvatron version of movie Megatron in the ''[[Kre-O]]'' line, [[Kreon]] Megatron is based on his ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' body, which is odd since it's his ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' body that shows up in the Ride (and as a photo-opportunity "mascot" character on the park grounds). He was available exclusively in a box set sold at the ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]'' gift shop at [[Universal]] Studios theme parks. After several years of only being available at the park proper, the 4-pack was eventually added to Universal's online store.

: In 2015, a new run of the set was produced, this time using the revamped-from-the-head-down 2015-style Kreon bodies (and a logo-plate rather than the older 2x4 logo-brick). Megatron's [[tampograph]]s are slightly sharper, with thinner black outlines, but are otherwise unchanged. This set would later see slight production changes; all of the figures' tampographs have gone back to thicker lines and being a bit sloppier, while Megatron's medium-pearlescent-gray plastics have been lightened considerably.

: In mid-2020, the set was revamped again, now removing Evac and replacing him with the [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]]. This version of the set uses the latter version of the other three characters with the thicker tampograph lines and lighter medium-gray plastic.

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{{note|All of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] [[Kre-O]]'' sets were [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]] in the US... though some did eventually filter to closeout stores in mid-2015.}}
[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronAOECustomKreon.jpg|thumb|300px|Why are drills my primary weapon, again? Did I use drills in the movie?]]
* '''Galvatron''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A9230'''
**''Pieces'': '''30'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, pistol, 2 clip-on drills, treaded backpack

: Part of the second wave of ''Age of Extinction'' [[Kreon#Custom Kreons|Custom Kreon]]s, Galvatron comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet and two drills (attached to clip-on turbines/cannons) are [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens) and a spare hand, plus buildable tread-backpack, and a pistol (originally a [[Klingon]] disruptor from ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'').

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[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronFBKreon.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Where is the ''Kragle''!?]]
* '''Galvatron Factory Battle''' (Kre-O set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Pieces'': '''388'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, KSI Worker (lab worker), KSI Worker (security), Dr. Littleman, Optimus Prime, Vehicon

: The centerpiece of the "[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" set, Galvatron is rendered as a large buildable super-robot, a sort of mega-Kreon, with a new hip piece using larger balljoints. He does not seem to be based on... anything. Certainly not something that would become a vehicle.

:He's designed to fit on a large movable working slab in the factory playset.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-OGFBGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Factory Battle Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronGrimUnleashed.jpg|thumb|250px|And these arm-cannon things. They're neat sure, but did I lift them off of [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]'s corpse at some point?]]
* '''Grimlock Unleashed''' (Kre-O set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#GrimlockUnleashed|Bumblebee]], Galvatron, [[Grimlock (Kre-O)#GrimlockUnleashed|Grimlock]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#GrimlockUnleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#GrimlockUnleashed|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on arm cannons

: The first "normal" Kreon of Galvatron available, this one was only available in the "[[Grimlock Unleashed]]" set.

: This set popped up at Toys"R"Us a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-OGUGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Grimlock Unleashed Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy GalvatronAOEDVD.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Yes, someone bought the movie ''just'' for the Kreons. We know. We know.]]
* '''Transformers Kre-O + Movie Gift Pack''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': 2 clip-on turbine/cannons

: This Toys"R"Us [[exclusive]] Blu-Ray + DVD release of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' includes a unique Galvatron Kreon, though at first glance you probably wouldn't realize that it's different from the "Grimlock Unleashed" version (see above). This version changes up which body parts use metal-flake medium-gray plastic and which use the metallic silver plastic (including his hands), has an even ''darker'' gray helmet, and completely new tampographs all around, possibly more movie-model-accurate? It's kind of hard to tell.

:This set also included a similarly "just different enough to make you mad" [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MovieGiftSet|Optimus Prime Kreon]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-ODVDGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Movie Gift Set Galvatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:Chronicletoy-CH02MovieVoyagerMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''G1 Megatron & Movie Megatron''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH02'''
**''Accessories:'' [[MechTech]] Blaster/Fusion Cannon, tarp/cape

:This [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive redeco of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyager-Class Megatron comes in a two-pack with a reissue of the original [[Megatron (G1)/toys|''Generation 1'' Megatron]] [[Megatron (G1)/toys#G1MovieMegatron|toy]]. ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Megatron replaces all of the pale brown and most of the light gray plastic with dark metallic olive-green, replaces the remaining gray plastic (including his tarp/cape) with a cooler shade, switches out the black for his wheels with dark brown, and redecoes his translucent red plastic into clear colorless plastic. Among other minor deco changes, he replaces the pale brown paint on his wheels and toolboxes/forearms with tan, features a silver-painted MechTech weapon, tanker, and front bumpers, and has some additional reddish "rust" paint details.

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[[File:Chronicle EZ MegatronMovie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:A redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends-Class Megatron was released in Japan as part of the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection line. This toy was only available [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]].

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===''Bot Shots''===
[[Image:Bot Shots S1 BP004 Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Nemesis Prime / Megatron / Acid Storm''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''170'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''820'''
***''Sword strength'': '''625'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 three-packs, Megatron is a teeny tank that borrows some elements from both the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Megatron designs. He has [[Autotransformation|a spring-loaded automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front is pressed, and has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.

:He comes with [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Super Bot Acid Storm]]. He shares parts with [[Brawl (Movie)#Bot Shots|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)#Bot Shots|Shockwave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BS3pkMegatron/megatron.htm More information on 3-pack Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BStoy-MegatronLauncher.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Megatron Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL002'''
**''Acessories'': Trailer/ launcher base
***''Fist strength'': '''530'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''900'''
***''Sword strength'': '''210'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 Launchers, this is a [[redeco]] of the ''Bot Shots'' tank Megatron mold in bronze. He comes with a large "trailer" tank body extension that transforms into a battle station with flip-out cannons and a launching mechanism. The large, main cannon on the launcher has detailing reminiscent of the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[fusion cannon]], such as the "dials" on the sides.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSLMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Launcher Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Bot_Shots_Super_Bot_Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Megatron''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''285'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''465'''
***''Sword strength'': '''870'''

:Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, "Super Bot" Megatron transforms into a semi-truck with trailer, taking inspiration from the ''[[Kre-O]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Megatrons. As a Super Bot, he has more lopsided stats (sorta), and was [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] one per case.

:This mold was redecoed into [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]]. He shares parts with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Optimus Prime]] and Nemesis Prime.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSSBMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Super Bot Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''875'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''330'''
***''Sword strength'': '''415'''

: This redeco of the tank version of Megatron is cast in a warmer, non-metallic shade of black, with bronze details, a brighter silver face, and brighter red eyes. He comes with a redeco of his launcher, also in black, bronze, and silver.

: The set also comes with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Optimus Prime with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]] prize.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSBFTMMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Battle for the Matrix Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BStoy-CybertruckMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Megatron doesn't ''need'' your puny windshields.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B018'''
***''Fist strength'': '''800'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''520'''
***''Sword strength'': '''300'''

:Part of the fifth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, this Megatron is a redeco of Super Bot Megatron in opaque plastics and with a painted "tanker" trailer section. The online Bot Shots checklist refers to this toy as "Megatron Cybertruck", a name not found on the packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSB018Megatron/megatron.htm More information on "Cybertruck" Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Dragon Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Infused with the power of DORK Energon.]]
*'''Dragon Track''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''UB002'''
***''Fist strength'': '''480'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''735'''
***''Sword strength'': '''405'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher

:Available only with the Dragon Track set, this version of Megatron is a new Flip Shot mold, changing into a purple jet with animalistic styling on its nose, and featuring a robot mode that's inspired more by ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' Megatron. An impact to the front of the jet will cause Megatron to flip back into robot mode. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Optimus Prime and his launcher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDTMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Dragon Track Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots FireAssault Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"I—I stayed out in the sun too long, okay!?"]]
*'''Decepticon Fire Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T016'''
***''Fist strength'': '''290'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''86?'''
***''Sword strength'': '''462'''

:A redeco of the original Megatron mold in red and orange, this version of Megatron was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Shockwave (Movie)#FireAssaultTeam|Shockwave]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Starscream]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Barricade]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)#FireAssaultTeam|Lockdown]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDFAMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Fire Assault Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|At least, we think it's a car.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B008'''
***''Fist strength'': '''725'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''220'''
***''Sword strength'': '''675'''

:Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 single-packs, this new-mold Megatron transforms into a vaguely-animalistic black-and-silver car with wings, and with a robot mode that's also inspired by ''Prime'' Megatron. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSSSMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Spin Shot Megatron at TFU.info]''

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===''Age of Extinction''===
====''Robots in Disguise''====
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[[File:AoE 1-step Galvatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Movie-verse [[Grand Galvatron]].]]
*'''Galvatron''' (One-Step Changer, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the fourth wave of One-Step Changers, Galvatron transforms into a licensed 2012 Freightliner Argosy truck cab. His transformation is triggered when you depress a tab on the back of his wind vane and spin the wind vane a full 360 degrees, deploying his robot mode. Rotating the wind vane clockwise changes him back into a truck. He features articulation at his shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/OSCGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on One-Step Changer Galvatron at TFU.info]''
*'''Final Battle 4-Figure Set''' (Multi-pack, 2014-[[October 18|10-18]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA-SP'''
:Galvatron was later released in the Final Battle 4-Pack (along with Sliver Knight Optimus Prime, Slug, and Helicopter Drift) by Takara Tomy.
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[[File:AoE 1-step ROTF Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67| "Ignore me, it's better that way."]]
*'''Megatron''' (One-Step Changer, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of One-Step Changers, Megatron changes from Cybertronian tank mode to robot mode at the push of a button. He features articulation at his shoulders. As with many tail-end ''Age of Extinction'' products, Megatron saw poor distribution and is among the most rare figures from the line and demands crazy hefty sums on the secondary market.

:Oddly, this toy is based on Megatron's ''Revenge of The Fallen'' body, is packaged in a card depicting his ''Dark of the Moon'' self, and was released in the ''Age of Extinction'' toyline. Confused yet?
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[[File:Power-battler-aoe-galvatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A little hip articulation would have gone SO far.]]
*'''Galvatron''' (Power Attacker, 2014)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LA18'''

:Released in the third wave of Power Attackers figures, Galvatron changes again into a licensed Freightliner Argosy. Pressing a tab on his back sends a rather intricate and ornate vortex grinder telescoping out of his chest.
[[File:TF-AOE-Power-Attacker-Galvatron-packaging-variants.jpg|left|200px|thumb]]
:Despite having a deluxe-sized robot mode, his vehicle mode is ''smaller'' than his one-step counterpart.

:Galvatron is released in two different packaging variants: he is either released in open, bubble-less card in robot mode, or boxed packaging in vehicle mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/PBGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Power Attacker Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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====''Generations''====
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[[File:TF4-Voyager-Galvatron.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|'''''[[Trukk not munky|KANNON NOT TRUKK]]''''' ''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[File:Takara-tomy-movie-advanced-galvatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You want me, and [[BigBadToyStore|you can have me]]. ''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Galvatron''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD22'''
**''Accessories:'' Cannon, Missile
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''Age of Extinction: [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Galvatron transforms into a 2012 Freightliner Argosy. Given that it would be impossible to emulate his on-screen transformation, he is a ''complete'' [[Shellformer|shell-former]], with his truck mode folding up solely along his back and calves. As with Evasion Optimus Prime, he has a different paint scheme than seen on his packaging, with fewer paint applications on his body and weapon. His cannon can either be held like a gun or fitted on his hand in a way that appears as if it is coming out of his arm.

:Due to his transformation scheme and design, his thighs are disproportionally short. The ankle hinges that fold his feet up in truck mode also make his lower legs extremely long by about half an inch, adding extra wire-like details that aren't present on his [[character model|CGI model]].

:Galvatron's package is the only packaging in the Age of Extinction toyline thus far that neglects to mention what his alternate mode is called. The only mention of Freightliner being involved with his alternate mode is in the tiny copyright information section of the box.

:The ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' version adds some additional paint applications for a more screen-accurate look, most notably, a darker face with yellowish-red eyes. This mold was later retooled into JD.com exclusive [[JD Red Knight]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Galvatron/galvatron.htm More information on ''Generations'' Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:Construct-bots-dinobot-riders-galvatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"No! Impossible! They're ruining everything!"]]
* '''Galvatron''' (Dinobot Riders, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Cannon
:Galvatron is a smaller toy that transforms into a futuristic truck. Galvatron can ride any of the larger Dinobot sets. His vehicle mode is photographed backwards in the stock photos.

:Like Starscream, Dinobot Riders Galvatron never saw release.

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* '''Galvatron with ???''' (Dinobot Warriors, 2014)
:Galvatron is a larger set that transforms from a futuristic truck into a robot. He probably comes with a Dinobot partner that can change into accessories.

:Unfortunately, Dinobot Warriors Galvatron never saw release.

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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2015-Megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|GIVE ME [[Megatron (G1)|''YOUR'' FACE]]!]]
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*'''Cybertron's Most Wanted''' (BotCon 2015 box set)
**''Accessories'': [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]], [[Heavyweight]], and [[Boombox]] Arms Micron

:<s>C-81</s> Megatron is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' [[Silas#Prime|Silas Breakdown]] sans the Silas panel piece, a toy which was originally exclusive to Japan. Now with a new head that evokes both the original Megatron and the live-action Megatron, he transforms into his massive armored truck mode, which features a single C joint bar at the rear of the truck and multiple 5mm pegholes. He comes with three smaller partners: Scalpel, Heavyweight, and Boombox. This toy was previously retooled from regular old "[[Breakdown (WFC)|War Breakdown]]," also exclusive to Japan.

:Megatron was available exclusively in a five-figure box set, packaged with [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]], [[Packrat]], [[Stepper (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Stepper]], and [[Oilmaster]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/BCMegatron/megatron.htm More info on Botcon 2015 Megatron on TFU.info]''

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===''EZ Collection Gum''===
*'''Megatron''' (EZ Collection Gum)

:Released as part of the blindpacked ''EZ Collection Gum'' series, this Megatron is basically a clean version of the "battle damaged" figure seen in the second wave of the EZ Collection set.

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===''Movie The Best''===
[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-03-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, never mind.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager, [[2017]]-[[February 4|02-04]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-03'''
**''Accessories'': Missile

:Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]], this Megatron is an extensive redeco of his Voyager Class toy, featuring a screen-accurate/concept art-accurate deco unlike his two cancelled ''Unite for the Universe'' and ''Megatron Rising'' set's figure.

:Like the rest of the ''Movie The Best'' figures, Megatron is packaged in Vehicle Mode.

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[[File:TF-Movie-The-Best-MB-14-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You customized your figure already? too bad.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader, [[2018]]-[[February 24|2-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-14'''
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe, Fusion Cannon, two flame effects

:This Megatron is a slight redeco of the Premier Edition Leader Class figure below, featuring a more screen-accurate gray plastic, and slightly darker gold paint details and a red mark on his right face, evoking his appearance in the film.

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===''The Last Knight''===
====''Turbo Changers''====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Megatron''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Bag code'': '''B'''

:Released in Series 2 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Megatron changes from robot to Cybertronian jet and back. This toy uses the design from ''The Last Knight'' and features ball-jointed shoulders and his hands are compatible with ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' weapons and other small accessories.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changers-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (1-Step Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-16'''

:Released as part of the second wave of Turbo Changers, Megatron is a Scout-ish toy that converts from Cybertronian Jet into robot in just one...no, a few steps, by folding his wings down, fold the whole jet into his robot mode, and flip out the legs.

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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield

:This Megatron is a redeco of the figure above, featuring various Tech Spec-sque patterns on Jet mode nose and his pair of arms, which can be decoded with their transparent red weapons, which is molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Mini-Con figures. Megatron is the only figure in this set who is actually left unarmed, but he can use the other Bots' weapons in this set. The deco appears similar to his Mission to Cybertron Legion class figure.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-03-Big-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Megatron''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Megatron'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-03'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|02-03]]'''

:Knight Armor Turbo Changer Megatron is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms from a Cybertronian Jet to robot in just a few steps. His only articulation is the elbows, and he features 5mm compatible hands. He also features a "Knight Armor" gimmick, which consists of his mask popping out to his head with the press of the button on his back. Take note that you need to flip back the mask manually before you turn him back into Cybertronian Jet Mode. His arm-mounted Fusion Cannon is very, very small.

:The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resembles his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized with some metallic red and gold details.
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====Legion Class====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You were right, Diana, they don't deserve our help. They only deserve destruction."]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legion, 2017)

:Released in wave 2 of legion class figures, Megatron changes from Cybertronian jet to robot in a few simple steps. His nose cone rotates to reveal a sculpted fusion cannon barrel on his right arm. His hands are compatible with 3mm post weapons. For his size, he is quite well articulated, though most of it is used for his transformation scheme.

:In Japan, Megatron was available as a giveaway item for Mitsui Shopping Park's Toys"R"Us stores located at Lalaport Tokyo Bay, and he can be obtained by purchasing 5000 yen worth of ''Transformers'' products. The figure is limited to the first 300 customers, by the way.

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[[File:TF-TLK-TV-Magazine-Burning-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's a...spicy Meg-a-tron!]]
*'''Burning Megatron''' (TV-Kun exclusive freebie, 2017-[[August 1|08-01]])

:Burning Megatron is a redeco of the Legion Class Megatron in entirely red with some hint of gold, and he was released as a freebie for the September 2017 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]'' (along with a DIY Geed Riser paper craft from ''Ultraman Geed''). Megatron also comes with cutout stands of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Sqweeks, Grimlock, and Drift, which was reused from the main stock photos of the Takara release of the figures, printed with Ultraman Geed's cutout mask.

:It should be noted that ''every'' photos of the toy featured in the magazine (including the commercial) is slightly mistansformed: his cockpit/cannon is not rotated in robot mode, although the magazine's 115th page shows that his cannon is rotated correctly. It didn't help that [[The Explosive Birth of Energon Charge Bumblebee|his illustrated appearances]] also utilizes the same mistranformation.

:Explosive Burning Sword not included.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Walmart-Legion-Megatron-and-Berserker-2-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron & Berserker''' (Mission to Cybertron 2-pack, 2017)

:The unchanged release of Legion Class Megatron was available in a two-pack with [[Berserker]], a redeco of [[Breakdown (WFC)#Cyberverse|''Prime'' Legion Class Breakdown]], under the ''Autobots Unite'' subline imprint. This set was ''intended'' to be [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] stores in the United States, but although it ''was'' stocked by the Walmart US online store, it supposedly never actually made it to brick and mortar Walmart stores, instead ending up at US discount retailers, primarily Ross stores. Internationally, it was available in Hong Kong (possibly as a non-exclusive general retail release), at Walmart's subsidiary Asda in the United Kingdom, as a Prisma exclusive in Finland, and as a Walmart exclusive in Mexico. It was also listed at the websites of Dutch retailers Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company), but again, it's unsure if it was ever actually released in the Netherlands.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-Legion-Class-2-pack-BvM-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|'''"MEGATRON'S ARMS ARE NOT BLUE! FIX MEGATRON'S ARMS IMMEDIATELY HASBRO!!!111"''']]
*'''Bumblebee VS Megatron''' (Mission to Cybertron 2-pack, 2017)

:Available along with Bumblebee, this Megatron is a repaint of the Legion Class figure above, sporting the same paint mask as the original Legion Class release, but features ''<s>blue</s> blue-ish purple arms'', feet and canopy. He features Cybertronic glyphs on the left side of his canopy, which translates as his own name.

:He and Bumblebee was available as as Toys"R"Us exclusive, including Japan, which also makes the first Legion Class ''The Last Knight'' Megatron to be released in Japanese retail.
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*'''Transformers Fanbook 2020''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2020)

:This release of the Legion Class Megatron mold is a slight repaint of the mold, with the chest and lower jaw being painted with the very same gold used for the toes and the canopy, and he is available with an unchanged ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class Optimus Prime included in the Mission to Cybertron 2-pack, as part of the "Battle Set" freebie included in this book released by Kodansha.
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====''Titan Changers''====
[[File:TF-TLK-Titan-Changer-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This diet is ''killin''' me! .....help me.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Titan Changer, 2017)

:''Titan Changers'' Megatron is an all-new mold that transforms from a tall robot into a Cybertronian Jet in just 5 easy steps! He features a minimal articulation on the arms and 5mm-compatible hands, though he cannot hold weapons with longer handles/hilts due to the wing kibble.
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====''Allspark Tech''====
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[[File:Transformers-TLK-Allspark Tech-Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px|No, not the [[AllSpark]] again!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Allspark Tech, 2017)

:Released as part of the individual carded ''Allspark Tech'' figures, This Megatron is a super-deformed styled robot that converts into a deformed Cybertronian jet and back. His chest also features a cavity for the electronic Allspark Cube (Oh, [[Transformers (film)|the irony!]]), which gives him different sound effects for his robot & vehicle modes. He also features 5mm compatible hands, but no weapon accessories.

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====''Premier Edition''====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-Deluxe-Class-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''New Megatron Is punishing His Fusion cannon is illin'!'']]
*'''Megatron''' (Mission to Cybertron Deluxe Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': 2 wingtips/cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:"Mission to Cybertron" Megatron is a redeco/new head retool of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Deluxe|''Generations Thrilling 30'' Megatron]] (and also the first Deluxe Class Movie Megatron toy that is not a Fast Action Battler), featuring a new head based on his appearance in the movie, albeit in a ''Generation 1''-ish style. He transforms from robot into Don Figueroa's stealth bomber design from IDW Publishing's ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' ongoing series (which resembles a Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit). In robot mode, his wingtips detach to combine and transform into his fusion cannon. The cannon can peg into 5mm ports on his hands and forearms. Many figures were erroneously released with [[Quality control|two left fists]]. The instructions still depict his original mold's head.

:As with most "Mission to Cybertron" figures, Megatron features Cyberglyphics on both sides of the wings/fusion cannon, which translate to his own name. He also comes with a card, with the glyphs being decoded as "ENERGON", while the back features a piece (which includes Megatron) for the 6-part "Mission to Cybertron" poster.

:The figure also saw release in Japan, also as a Toys"R"Us exclusive (''stealth'' Megatron), without any changes from the American release. This mold was also used to make ''Generations'' [[Dreadwing (G2)#Generations|Dreadwing]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Krok (G1)#Timelines|Krok]].

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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|upright=2|thumb|He's gonna axe you a question.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2017-[[August 5|08-05]]'''
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released in the second wave of ''Premier Edition'' Voyagers, Megatron transforms from robot to Cybertronian jet. It is armed with a weapon resembling the [http://www.higgins-collection.org/artifacts/1605 Ikakalaka] weapon, and it can be stored on the robot's back which also can end up under the cockpit in jet mode if left place, or may be stored on the jet's top. While the fusion cannon on the right forearm is non-removable, it can be folded up against the back of his arm to replicate his ‘unarmed’ look in the movie. While the figure appears nearly black in promotional images, it's actually a metallic graphite gray with darker gunmetal gray paint applications. As with the other TLK Megatron figure, this one lacks the red facial "scar" from the film, but has red light piping in the eyes, forehead... and neck! The jet mode cockpit is also cast in transparent red. The port on the robot back/jet undercarriage is compatible with most figure flight stands. The jet mode lacks any sort of landing gear. There is a minor variant, in regards to the Decepticon symbol. While the stock photos and vast majority of the release feature the Decepticon symbol as it appears with its movie styling, some copies have been found sporting the traditional Decepticon logo, with the difference being in the eyes.

:Some stock photos depict Megatron's sword handle as being an unpainted red, however the final release and later stock photos have it the same color as the rest of the sword. The stock renders also depict the sword's bladed section and several body details being painted silver.

:The figure saw release in Japan as a Toys"R"Us exclusive. As with most Wave 2 Deluxes and Voyagers, Megatron's release was delayed in some territories, leading to [[Toy scalping|scalping]] on the aftermarket.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Leader-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-19'''
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe, Fusion Cannon, two flame effects
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''Premier Edition'' Leader Class figures, Megatron changes from Cybertronian jet to robot and back. He includes a large sword-axe which can store on his back in robot mode, and on the top of his jet in his vehicle form. In addition, he also comes with two flame effects which can plug into his turbine exhausts in jet mode or his arm-mounted fusion cannon in robot mode. On the back of his head there is a lever that can be pulled up to rotate a portion of his head, and close in the tusks to form his battle mask. In jet mode, he has an opening cockpit and his nosecone can be opened up to expose the fusion cannon by the push of a button right behind the cockpit. Because this action is spring-loaded and the two halves of the nosecone are made of soft plastic, it does not hold together well.

:Of all the Megatron toys above, this Leader Class figure bears the largest jet mode in the lineup.

:His battle axe was redecoed as a promotional campaign item, which used gold chrome. In 2018, Megatron is released along with either 1) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CaliburOP|Calibur Optimus Prime]] as part of the "Optimus Prime VS Megatron" set, or 2) [[Berserker#The Last Knight|Berserker]] and [[Nitro Zeus#The Last Knight|Decepticon Nitro]] as part of the "Decepticon Set". Both sets are exclusive to Takara Tomy Mall.

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[[File:TF-TLK-TF-Expo-2017-Taiwan-Lucky-Draw-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So, you have the blood of the old gods in you! The old gods died.]]
*'''Megatron Gold Version''' (Leader Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword-axe, Fusion Cannon, two flame effects

:Available as a lottery prize for Taiwan TF Expo 2017, this Megatron is a vacuum-metallized redeco (this includes unpaintable plastic) of the Leader Class figure above.
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===''Turbo Change Series''===
*'''Megatron''' ([[April 21]], 2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-07'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Megatron is essentially a re-release of the Turbo Changer figure with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Megatron is likely to feature a pin on the legs that is used to activate the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's gimmicks.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:StudioSeries-13-MV2-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|thumb|350px|Har, har, you bought ''Movie the Best'' Voyager Megatron didn't ya?]]
* '''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, [[2018]])
**''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''13'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 28]], 2018
**''Accessories:'' "Forest Fight" backdrop (1st version)
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Megatron transforms into a Cybertronian tank and is generally more accurate to his appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen''. It features a flip-out sword for his [[death-lock pincer]] with an articulated thumb sticking out of the side to make up for his lack of a right hand, as well as side turrets for his tank mode. His tank mode is ''mostly'' accurate to the film, however, it does not include its wings. The figure also includes a cardboard backdrop depicting the forest battle in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:The lower rear leg panels fall off very easily due to pegs being molded too short. Due to transformation, Megatron is left with a glaringly hollow robot mode if viewed from the sides; this problem can be somewhat rectified by gently forcing the turrets downward.

:While some [[Toy Fair]] [[Toy Fair 2018|2018]] painted samples showed Megatron with a dark, metallic color scheme, the final product features light grey plastic. Likewise, the CG stock render depicts Megatron having brighter & dull gold parts instead of the final product's bronze, and his pair of turrets is depicted as being molded in black, among other minor deco differences, including a Decepticon symbol on his left shoulder that was omitted. The sword on the render is also bent impossibly far upwards, clipping into the rest of his cannon arm.

:Unsurprisingly, the [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/archive/1/16/20180531120445%21StudioSeries-13-MV2-Voyager-Megatron.jpg stock photo] featured on many websites don't have the feet fully transformed (making them look long and flat). As shown in the accurately-transformed figure to the right: his toes have the capability to split in two; the back half of the foot must be folded down for accuracy; and the kibble that forms his face-guard in tank mode helps balance the feet out. Speaking of feet: the small wheel on Megatron's right foot in the CG stock render is molded in the same light gray color, while the other small wheels are molded in the same color as the treads.

:Later issues of this mold have a problem with the left ankle - the pin holding it in place with the shin is inserted too far on the inside. With some figures, this issue severely affects the posability of the left leg. Another as-of-yet unidentified issue in the right leg can also cause the right front treads to lift high off the ground in tank mode, which can be annoying.

:In a rather ''bizarre'' case of parts reuse, several of this figure's parts (notably the arm joints and the hip pieces) were also used for ''Studio Series'' Leader Class [[Shockwave (Movie)#Studio Series|Shockwave]], whereas his chest piece was also used for ''Studio Series'' Voyager Class Megatron in his body from the 2007 film (see below).

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[[File:TF-SS-33-Battle-Damaged-Megatron.jpg|thumb|350px| So ''that's'' why he has a hollow torso.]]
* '''Battle Damaged Megatron''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''31'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Operation: Firestorm|Pyramid Desert Battle]]" backdrop (1st version)

:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', this ''Studio Series'' Megatron is a redeco and retool of the figure above, featuring a metallic shade of plastic with some paint wash details, multiple parts casted in a very dark grey and metallic plastic, and a new damaged head representing his injuries from Optimus Prime at the end of the movie. The figure includes a cardboard backdrop depicting the [[Operation: Firestorm]] desert battle.

:The figure was first stocked by Hong Kong online shops without any prior announcement from Hasbro. In March, the [http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=169340646 figure was listed in Toys"R"Us Canada's online store]. Around the same time, the figure was released as a Target exclusive in the US. It later saw a re-release by Target in late 2021.

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[[File:Studio-Series-34-MV3-Leader-Megatron.jpg|thumb|350px|Homeless millionaire!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2019)
**''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''34'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-27'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 23]], 2019
**''Accessories:'' Cloak, chains, shotgun, [[Igor#Studio Series|Igor]] minifigure, "[[Namibia|Serengeti Hideout]]" backdrop

:This ''Studio Series'' Megatron transforms into a licensed Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor and is accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'', complete with a new cloak accessory and chains. He also comes with a shotgun, a minifigure of [[Igor]], and a cardboard backdrop display depicting the Decepticon camp in [[Namibia]], [[Africa]]. The Igor figure can plug into small pegs behind his head in robot mode or on the truck mode's trailer.

:Megatron's shot gun can store underneath the cab of the truck or on his robot back using a small peg. The shotgun is actually molded in beige plastic and then completely coated with gunmetal and silver paint for increased screen-accuracy. Care should be taken when tabbing in his shotgun to his hand as the hand's rubbery plastic can strip away the gun's paint, especially if left there for prolonged periods of time. While only the right hand is molded to be able to hold it via 5 mm post, a small peg near the handle allows him to wield the shotgun in his left hand by plugging it into a gap on his thumb, though it takes some fiddling with his fingers (which are also molded in soft plastic) to make it look presentable.

:It can be difficult to get enough clearance in truck mode for the cab's rear wheels to roll freely, as the chest pieces hang very low to the ground when in alternate mode. In addition, due to the sheer length of the truck mode and the internal forces from plastic tolerances, it can be difficult to get all ten wheels on the ground at once. The peg that connects the truck frame together in prevents his left calf from sliding completely flush into his leg, but this does not affect posability.

:The rubber chains take a bit of stretching to properly attach. Some orientations are easier to hook on than others, and the order of operations can also make it easier or harder to get all four eyelets hooked in place. As a result of the transformation, the truck cab is noticeably hollow, and cannot pivot at the trailer connection. As the front grills/spikes are molded in soft plastic, the pieces may warp in robot mode, in and out of package.

:Presumably as a result of being accidentally assigned to the wrong toy during the same photo shoot, the Hasbro stock photos of Megatron depict [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire]]'s cane as an accessory, rather than Jetfire's own stock photos.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Universal-Studios-Megatron.jpg|thumb|350px|Warning: Figure may shoot you if you attempt to do the Fortnite dance.]]
*'''As Seen In Parks Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2019)
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers: The Ride – 3D'''''
**''ID number:'' '''48'''
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun, chains, "Megatron Wreaks Havoc on Universal Studios" backdrop

:Planned as a [[Transformers: Universal Studios|Universal Studios]] exclusive, this Megatron is a redeco of the Leader Class figure above, featuring an entirely gray body meant to resemble the Megatron meet and greet in Universal Studios. Unlike the previous ''Studio Series'' Leader Class figure, he does not come with the cloak accessory or the minifigure of Igor. His backdrop depicts the door and queue area where the Megatron performer exits and greets park guests.

:Though we're not ''entirely'' sure whether "As Seen In Parks Megatron" is indeed supposed to be the toy's official name, the "As Seen In Parks" descriptor ''is'' featured in the same location where other ''Studio Series'' toys have their prefixes, such as "[[Stinger (AOE)#Studio Series|Decepticon Stinger]]", "[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Autobot Ratchet]]", "[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS26|WWII Bumblebee]]" or "[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS27|Clunker Bumblebee]]", plus it's what the official [[Hasbro Pulse]] listing calls the figure, so...

:Due to the global {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}}, the toy was released as a "shared exclusive" between several online retailers such as [[Hasbro Pulse]], [[BigBadToyStore]] and Entertainment Earth in the US.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Voyager-Megatron.jpg|thumb|350px|''I whip my chain back and forth, I whip my chain back and forth'']]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2019)
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''54'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-46'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
**''Accessories:'' Flail, "Mission City Battle" backdrop
:This Voyager Megatron sculpt is based on his body from the 2007 film, transforming into a Cybertronian jet and drawing some engineering cues from his [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' figure]]. Like his wave-mate [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#Studio Series|Soundwave]], he's slathered in metallic silver paint. As such, exercise some caution if you don't want to get them scratched from handling.

:Confusingly, his chest is redecoed from that of his initial ''Revenge of the Fallen'' ''Studio Series'' figure, making it inaccurate to its appearance in the 2007 film. In a bizarre reversal of this, Megatron's CG model render on the front of the packaging depicts his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' head photoshopped onto his 2007 chest and body. As a byproduct of his transformation scheme, his knee joints are placed extremely far back on his legs, resulting in unsightly gaps in some poses. Due to being hinge joints, the heel panels are ''sometimes'' not strong enough to support the weight of the figure.

:Due to it's transformation, the jet mode's fuselage is rather visually compromised, consisting of robot kibble instead of accurate detailing. The jet lacks his distinctive exposed head as well as the top spikes on the ends of his wings, though the latter may be [[for safety reasons]]. As he has no landing gear, the jet rests on Megatron's torso, which may scratch the paint. He does possess a 3mm stand port for jet mode, but unfortunately it is difficult to access.

:This figure's flail, attached using a [[mushroom joint]], differs from those of his previous Leader Class and ''Masterpiece'' toys; it uses a proper spiked head rather than repurposing one of his hands and is connected using two separate chains sculpted from a somewhat flexible material. The flail's chain assembly features a [[5_mm_post|5 mm post]] on each side for storage in jet mode and a special tab that is shaped to fit a slot in either of Megatron's wrists while his hands are folded, though its width also makes it compatible with most 5 mm ports. Unfortunately, he does not come equipped with his fusion cannon.

:Lastly, he comes with backdrop display depicting the Battle of [[Mission City]].

:Like the rest of the Voyager figures in the same wave, Megatron first saw release in Hong Kong independent stores.

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[[File:TF-SS-90-Voyager-AOE-Galvatron.jpg|thumb|350px|Clean back? All done without a hitch.]]
*'''Galvatron''' (Voyager Class, 2022)
**''Movie'': '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''90'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-93'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[November]], 2022'''
**''Accessories'': Cannon, rocket cluster, "Hong Kong Pursuit" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name="insta">Sam Smith's [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdMoATBFlDv/ Instagram] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdMoNm7F3uz/ posts] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CdMoUo0FQyY/ about] ''Studio Series'' Galvatron</ref>

:This ''Studio Series'' figure of Galvatron is a Voyager Class figure, transforming into a licensed 2012 Freightliner Argosy. Like the original Voyager Class figure from 2014, he has truck kibble on his robot mode due to the impossible to emulate transformation on-screen; despite this, he comes out looking much cleaner in robot mode compared to his 2014 figure, even managing to replicate the back of his torso grinder and featuring (small) sculpted-in arm blades! Unfortunately, his feet form ''very'' noticeable kibble on his truck mode's trailer hitch as a trade-off.

:He comes with his cannon and a rocket cluster. The cannon is designed to be used in his right hand. In vehicle mode, it can be stored under the truck using a slot in the left foot, but has no robot mode storage (officially). The rockets store in his chest in robot mode and under the cab in truck mode.

:Omitted from the instructions but shown in his Instagram reveal, the rocket cluster can peg into his arms or the sides of his truck mode. Undocumented by either, the cannon sports another tab that also allows it to peg into his arm or the sides of the truck. Additionally, in robot mode, there is enough space to [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/studio-series-90-age-of-extinction-voyager-class-galvatron.1234541/page-5#post-20825378 store both accessories in his chest with a bit of finagling].

:Don't forget to rotate his head when transforming to truck mode, otherwise the roof will not sit flush.

:Like all ''Studio Series'' figures in the Deluxe class and above, he comes with a backdrop, which depicts the chase in [[Hong Kong]] for the [[Seed]].

:Galvatron sports a several differences between his digital render and the final product, notably the sculpting on the upper parts of his torso panel and the stripes on his forehead (which ended up almost completely removed), as well as additional paint apps that did not make it to release.

:Galvatron was first revealed by In-Demand Toys on May 3, 2022<ref>https://www.facebook.com/1453854571525123/posts/3182021082041788/ In-Demand Toys' Facebook post revealing Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron</ref>, before his official announcement through [[Sam Smith]]'s Instagram of all things.<ref name="insta"/>
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===''Movie Edition''===
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px|Why is my code "N"? I'm not "Negatron"!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series:'' '''4'''
**''Bag code:'' '''N'''

:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Megatron is based off his appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' and as such changes into a (very) rough interpretation of his Cybertronian tank alternate form. He features articulation in his cannon arm, but not his standard arm. His torso features a hinge through the top of his torso that is not used in his transformation and allows his whole upper body to split in half, but otherwise has no purpose.

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[[File:TTC-toy Movie-Edition-Series-5-Megatron.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Megatron''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series:'' '''5'''
**''Bag code:'' '''B'''

:Released in series 5 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Megatron changes from an Earth tank to a small robot. He is based off an unused design that would have appeared in the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film. He features ball-jointed shoulders and 3mm compatible hands.

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*'''Shadow Spark Megatron''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series:'' '''5'''
**''Bag code:'' '''G'''
:Released in Series 5 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Shadow Spark Megatron is a purple redeco of the above figure from series 2.
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===''Bumblebee''===
[[File:Bumblebee-Titan-Changer-Megatron.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Titan Changer, 2018)
:The [[#Titan Changer|''Last Knight'' Titan Changer]] Megatron toy is re-released with a new ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' movie-themed packaging.
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====''Energon Igniters''====
[[File:EnergonIgnitersPowerMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Taking "Peekaboo I see you" to the next level.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Power Series, 2018)
:Standing at approximately 5-inches, ''Bumblebee'' Power Megatron shares an identical design to his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body, therefore transforming into a Cybertronian tank. As with other Power figures, he can interact with the Cores of larger Energon Igniters toys.

:The stock photography has him mistransformed: His legs are not straightened.

:This was retooled into [[Blitzwing (BB)#Bumblebee|Blitzwing]].
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===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
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[[File:Masterpiece-MPM8-Megatron.jpg|thumb|500px|"Join the other wallets in extinction!"]]
*'''Megatron''' ([[2019]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''ID number'': '''MPM-8'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2019
**''Accessories'': "[[Fusion cannon|Weapon Blaster]]", chain whip, "[[AllSpark#Masterpiece Movie Series|Allspark Cube]]"

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece Movie Series]]'' Megatron is a large (12" tall), complex, mostly screen-accurate mold, and for the first time in ''years'' is based on his appearance in the 2007 film rather than the sequels, transforming into a Cybertronian jet mode in 50 steps. He features [[die-cast]] in his feet and multiple pieces in his back. Both of Megatron's weapon gimmicks are based on his removable hands: he includes a rubber "chain" piece which can connect either hand to its wrist to represent his flail in the film, albeit closer to the [[Rocket Claw]], as the flail end in the film is not his hand. The "Weapon Blaster", as the box calls it, can plug into a single wrist in its smaller "handgun" form, or into both wrists in its extended "[[fusion cannon]]" form. His blaster can also plug into the chain in order to represent the flail head, albeit oversized and lopsided. Although his hands have nowhere else to store when removed, they do ''not'' need to be removed for transformation, and both weapons have dedicated storage in robot and vehicle modes, with the blaster usefully filling out the jet's rear end. He also includes a silver-painted [[AllSpark#Masterpiece Movie Series|AllSpark]] cube containing die-cast, which, under a removable portion of his chest, can fit into his red translucent innards to represent his death at the end of the film. Like several other ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' figures, he has an articulated jaw. His transformation scheme allows his wings to be unfurled in robot mode, representing the brief scene in the movie when he carried Jazz to a rooftop before killing him.

:Megatron was revealed and released alongside MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Autobot Jazz]], as the two can replicate Jazz's death from the 2007 film.

:Megatron's head is based on a unfinalized model that was often used in previsualization material in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' and ''Dark of the Moon''. This is especially noticable as it lacks Cybertronian text on the back of his head, as well as excessive material around the sides of his head and his crown.<ref>[https://youtu.be/AtU_I4Wdg_c Unfinalized 2007 Megatron CGI model used for animatic clips throughout the first three films.]</ref>

:Exercise caution while transforming him into both modes: as many of his parts are painted, some of the sections are prone to chipping.
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===''Premium Finish''===
[[File:Premium-finish-SS-Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px|Showing up again in 2022 means that I'll have at least a cameo in the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts|next movie]], right? RIGHT!?]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, [[December 29]], [[2021]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF SS-03 / PFSS 03'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''SS-03'''
**''Accessories'': Flail

:As part of the third wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Megatron is a redeco of the ''Studio Series'' [[#SS54 |2007 Movie]] mold to represent his appearance in [[Transformers_(film)|''Transformers'']]. Notable deco changes include: The unpaintable plastic parts have been replaced with a similar shade with the paintable brown plastic, the silver paint operations are swapped with gray with silver weathering, and the paint operations on the legs, arms, torso, and head are altered.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
====''Lunchables''====
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*'''TRANSFORMERS Chess Set''' (2007)

: Two identical silver-colored plastic statues of Megatron serve as the [[Chess#Transformers (2007)|Chess Set]]'s Autobot-side King.
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* '''Megatron''' ("Pocket Transformers" toy prize, 2007)

: A sort of "pseudo-figure" of Megatron cast in dark gray plastic, Megatron "transforms" from a flat structure emblazoned with the Decepticon symbol and the word "Transformers" to a robot by folding out. Megatron is represented by stickers decorated with artwork of the character on the top, bottom, and two fold out "arms". Said artwork is based on earlier promotional artwork of Megatron, and thus features a different head than the finalized version. His name is also spelled out across his feet in this mode.

: This mold was also used to create the Lunchables figure for [[Blackout (Movie)#Lunchables|Blackout]] and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Lunchables|Starscream]]. A similar mold was used to create the Lunchables figure for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Lunchables|Optimus]], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Lunchables|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Lunchables|Bumblebee]], though with the Autobot symbol sculpted in instead of the Decepticon one. Each iteration of this mold was made with a different color of plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/LunchMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Lunchables Megatron at TFU.info]''

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====Cap Candy Company====
[[File:GummyCandyFront.jpg|100px|thumb|"Oh, how hideously (and deliciously) ironic!"]]
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)
:Made by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]] at the behest of [[Hasbro]]'s Cap Candy Company unit, this large Megatron-shaped [[Gummy Candy|gummy candy]] was available throughout 2006 to 2007. Also available was an [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]-shaped gummy candies.
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====Robot Fighters Game====
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (2007)

:Megatron comes packaged along with Optimus in a toy set that allows both figures to be strapped to their separate bases, and subsequently be controlled by two players, making them punch and kick one another via knobs that can be twisted and turned to make the characters perform different moves. Megatron's body is slightly simplified and features articulation at the shoulders and hip joints. A sort of update on the classic "Rock'em Sock'em Robots" game. The figures can also be separated from the base for fun on the go!

====3D Battle-Card Game====
[[File:3DBattleCard Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Megatron''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''20'''

: Megatron is a 53-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from plastic cards, he can be assembled into either his robot mode or alien jet mode. His card construction was reused for the enigmatic [[Sky Lynx (Energon Wars)|Sky Lynx]] card in the game's "Energon Wars" expansion.

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====Battling Robots Bubble Bath====
*'''Megatron''' (2007)
[[File:Megatron bubblebath.jpg|120px|thumb|"This is why I hate merchandising."]]
:Megatron's torso attaches to the bottle of bubble bath. His elbows bend, and his arms have a punching gimmick, to allow him to battle the forces of good. Pushing a lever on either side makes the respective fist punch forward. He's removable, though not as easily held without the bottle below his waist. Like many pieces of Megatron merchandise, this "figure" uses the older head design with blue eyes. The blue eyes are also the only spot of paint on him, unlike the elaborately decoed Prime.
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====Burger King====
*'''Megatron''' Burger King free toy (2007)
:A non-transformable version of Megatron, cast primarily in gray plastic. The toy's entire "gimmick" is that both arms rotate at the shoulder. Due to the strict [[For safety reasons|protocols]] of making a fast food premium, Megatron's sharp and deadly design was forced to be smoothed out. This had the unfortunate effect of making his sculpted details meld together and looking less like a killer robot and more like a melted clay man. The toy ''appears'' to use the earlier head render of Megatron's, but due to the vague detail and paint job, may also not be.

:The toy also comes with a purple plastic Decepticon base and a lenticular motion card with a surprising amount of frames of animation. These two pieces may in fact be the better part of the package.

====Basic Fun====
[[File:2007MovieBasicFunKeychains.jpg|thumb|"Crap, Bonecrusher died....Barricade, get over here."]]
*'''Megatron''' (Figural keychain assortment, 2007)
: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Megatron's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.
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====''Transformers Movie Danglers''====
[[File:Movie Megatron dangler.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|No, that's not his back, that's his actual face.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2007)
:Released by [[Gacha International|Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007<ref name="TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/transformersdanglers.html Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref> for the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[super deformed]] version of Megatron that pops out his vehicle mode when you squeeze him. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.

:Other than Megatron, there are also versions of [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Devastator]], Bumblebee, Ironhide, Bonecrusher, Jazz, and Optimus Prime.
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====''Robot Replicas''====
[[File:Mov2007-toy RobotReplicas Megatron.JPG|thumb|This is heavy, man!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Fusion Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:As part of the [[Robot Replicas]] sub-line, this version of Megatron is a non-transforming action figure that hews very close to the movie's CGI model. It features joints similar to the [[Revoltech]] toys, though the elbows only turn from side-to-side, giving him extremely limited arm articulation. His forearms can be replaced with his fusion cannon accessory (or any other arm attachments from other Robot Replicas, which could lead to some fun Frankensteins).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RRMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Robot Replicas Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:WMTF2007RobotReplicasOpVsMegs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron vs. Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

: This [[Walmart]]-exclusive two-pack includes "battle-damaged" redecos of Robot Replicas Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]].

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====''Attacktix''====
*'''Battle Masters Megatron and Scorponok''' (Battle Master set, <s>2007</s>)
[[File:Attacktix-MovMegsScorp.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|HADOOOUKEN!]]
:One of the many casualties of the shelving of Hasbro's ''[[Attacktix]]'' line was this Battle Master set featuring Megatron and [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]].

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[[File:Attacktix MovieTransformers Tournament Set.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Because everyone knows Megatron's right-hand man is Bonecrusher, not Starscream.]]
*'''Transformers Tournament Set''' (<s>2007</s>)

: An ''Attacktix'' tournament set featuring unique playing pieces of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]], Optimus Prime, Megatron and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] was at one point scheduled for release. Along with a vast amount of other Attacktix product, it ended being canceled.

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====''Titanium Series''====
[[File:Movie TitaniumRM Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Surf's up! WOOOOO!"]]
*'''Megatron''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Decepticon sigil display stand
:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Megatron is a die-cast metal and plastic figurine, with an accurate sculpt based on the CG model owing to the fact he doesn't need to transform. Being a figurine, he only has articulation in his shoulders, neck and waist. Megatron comes with a Movie-style Decepticon symbol display stand.
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====''Unleashed''====
[[File:Movie2007 Unleashed Megatron.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[File:Movie Megatron screencleaner.jpg|104px|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2008)
:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008,<ref name="TomyYujin" /> this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Megatron printed on the other side.
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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Nestlé====
*'''Megatron''' (Surprise Cup, 2009)
: A small figurine based on Megatron in his 2007 movie robot mode, with an attached cord on top to be used as either a keychain or a cellphone dangler, was one of eight possible miniatures that could be found as a freebie in the bottom of each [[Nestlé]] [[Surprise Cup]]. Interestingly, these first started popping up in European ice cream booths around March 2009, a good couple of months before the usual assortment of toys and merchandise for Revenge of the Fallen hit retail shelves.

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====Burger King====
[[File:ROTFtoy-RiseofMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Darn that [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]. ''*yyywaaawwwwwwn*'']]
* '''Rise of Megatron''' (Kids meal toy, 2009)

: Rise of Megatron has a pull-back motor and can "transform" between flying tank and robot modes, both of which are quite inaccurate. The tank mode lacks a cannon, while the robot mode lacks legs for purposes of the toy's own gimmick. Megatron's robot mode torso also looks quite deformed and odd compared to the CG model in the movie, with features such as a round mouth, huge arms, and symmetrical (huge) shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/BKMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Rise of Megatron at TFU.info]''
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====Transformers Digital Watch====
[[File:ROTF Megatrondigitalwatch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Megatron Digital Watch''' (2009)

:Made by [[F*A*B Starpoint]], this Megatron-themed digital watch has a nylon velcro strap with a rubber pull tab, a plastic case and chrome bezel, and an LCD display on the face.
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====''Wacky Wobblers''====
[[File:WackyWobblers ROTFMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|He just needs a hug!]]
*'''Megatron''' (2009)

:''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' Megatron is a {{w|bobblehead}} doll which features details more accurate than any of his mainline toys, especially in the head and feet. However, his right hand, with the "lobster claw" weapon extended, is in an impossible position (compare his right arm with that of the Voyager class toy). Unlike most ''Wacky Wobblers'' bobbleheads, his arms are poseable.
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====Basic Fun====
[[File:TF-ROTF-Basic-Fun-Megatron-Keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime must have jammed the keyring up his ass.]]
*'''Articulated keychain''' (2009)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Megatron's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.

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====Figure Collection====
[[File:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Megatron.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Megatron is modeled on his [[#Voyager_Class_toys|Voyager class toy]] from the first movie, complete with molded icicles. His wing backpack is a separate piece which must be slotted in after opening the dispenser ball.

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====Missile Mania Board Game====
*'''Megatron'''
: Megatron is one of eight characters featured in the [[Missile Mania]] board game, represented by a small standee adorned with artwork of the character.
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====''Power Bots''====
[[File:ROTF PowerBots Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|At least nobody’ll forget what faction he belongs to....]]

*'''Megatron''' (Power Bot, 2009)

:The [[Power Bots]] version of Megatron is a large, sturdy action figure for younger children. Pressing the various Decepticon symbol buttons activates battle phrases, sound effects and light-up eyes, although for the European release, almost all of the battle phrases were cut in order to avoid language barriers (except for the occasional nonsensical utterance of "Decepticon!" and "Megatron!" among a huge, long string of blasting noises).
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====''Robot Replicas''====
[[File:ROTF-toy RobotReplicas Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I swear his chest is someone's face. Well, [[Mudflap (ROTF)|some 'bots can sympathize with that]].]]
*'''Megatron''' (Robot Replica, 2009)

:This non-transformable Megatron action figure was ''supposed'' to be very movie-accurate, but is actually a combination of the bulkier, earlier design used for his Leader class toy and the more slender final design used for the Voyager class toy. Although his arms are normal-sized and the right arm has the "lobster claw" seen in the final design, Megatron appears hunchbacked due to the fact that he has no neck (though not to the same extent as the Leader class toy).

:Strangley, the head sculpt of this figure is reused on the Stealth Force version of the character.

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====''Battle Chargers''====
[[File:ROTF-toy BattleChargers Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Two'' faces? Optimus is going to have a field day with this.]]
* '''Megatron''' (Battle Charger, 2010)

:Part of the [[Robot Powered Machines]] subline, Battle Charger Megatron is a rounded-off tank with a [[pull-back motor]]. When pulled back and let go, his turret flips open and a cutesified depiction of his robot mode pops out. Amusingly, because of the tank mode featuring Megatron's face, he ends up with two faces in "robot mode".

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====RPMs - ''Robot Powered Machines''====
[[File:Rotf rpmsbattleseries megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|When he runs people over, they ''know'' it was him!]]
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*'''Autobot Ratchet VS Megatron''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 08'''
{{toydesigner|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist)}}

:[[Robot Powered Machines]] Megatron is a non-transforming ''Hot-Wheels''-scale version of his tank-mode. Megatron's robot mode is sculpted on the bottom of the tank, along with his faction symbol and name. He features a rotating tank turret, but the cannon is constructed out of [[for safety reasons|softer materials]], which makes it droop down and look sort of... depressed. This deco was only available in a two-pack with [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys|Ratchet]].

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[[File:ROTFRPMCombatMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Combat Series'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

:"Combat Series" Megatron is a screen-accurate silver redeco of "Battle Series" Megatron, and features painted tank treads.

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[[File:ROTFRPMBattle2MegatronRetail.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
[[File:ROTFRPMBattle2MegatronCardback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Jetfire VS Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 06'''

:This two-pack contains a metallic blue [[redeco]] of ''RPM'' Megatron and a barely altered [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]].

:Unusually, the stock photography on the cardback depicts a Megatron redeco in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "Shadow Command" Megatron color scheme. This particular redeco did not in fact see release in any form.

:As part of the final wave of RPMs, Battle Series 2 did not get released through normal retail outlets in the United States, instead showing up for sale first in Canada, Asia and Europe. Later, though, it would show up in the US though [[Toys"R"Us|Toys"R"Us Express]] mall stores and discount chains like Ross and TJ Maxx.

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[[File:ROTFRPMRobotRidersMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Robot Riders'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 03'''

:"Robot Riders" Megatron is a new-mold figure of Megatron's robot mode that is built to roll on wheels. Though officially listed during the run of the ''RPM'' series (on the back of the Asian market release of ''RPM'' "Robot Riders" Sideswipe) and seen at [[Toy Fair 2010]], it never came out in any market.

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[[File:ROTFRPMAllsparkMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Allspark'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 04'''

:A redeco of "Robot Riders" Megatron in blue. While "Allspark" Megatron was officially listed during the run of the ''RPM'' series (on the back of the Asian market release of ''RPM'' "Allspark" Starscream), the only image of it was revealed by a downloadable poster on the official Transformers website of Turkey.

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====McDonald's====
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*'''Megatron''' (Happy Meal, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' missile

:Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] Revenge of the Fallen promotion, Megatron does not transform but fires a projectile instead. Megatron does not feature [[light-piping]] but has 6 points of articulation! He was only available during week 2 of the promotion, and came with an instruction sheet that doubles as an ad for [[McWorld]], featuring an exclusive code for the website.

===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robot Heroes Ratchet vs Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Adorable head crushing!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:The first ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' toy of Megatron was available packed with [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Robot Heroes|Autobot Ratchet]]. Like many ''Robot Heroes'', he is grinning from ear to ear, and in a squatty pose. Notably, his hands are simplified into three fingered claws, and his head is a cute version of the original (and replaced) design. His articulation is the standard shoulders and neck. The toy is colored much like the Leader Class version of the character.

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*'''Megatron''' (Single-pack, 2008)

: In some countries outside of North America, this Megatron was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.

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*'''The Final Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
[[File:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shiny!]]
:Sold exclusively in Walmart stores, "Megatron with Metallic Finish" is a repaint of the first ''Robot Heroes'' toy. Sold with redecoed [[Jazz (Movie)#RHFinalBattle|Autobot Jazz]], [[Blackout (Movie)#RHFinalBattle|Blackout]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHFinalBattle|Optimus Prime]], and [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#RHFinalBattle|Ratchet]], no molding was changed on this toy. However, the figure boasts a metallic finish, making the toy a vibrant silver with painted bronze highlights for greater film accuracy.

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*'''Battle Jazz & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

[[File:Robotheroesjazzmegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|PRIIIIIIME!]]
:The second mold, sharing no parts with the first release. His right arm has transformed into the [[Mace (weapon)|flail]], and he's posed just after slamming it into the ground (with impact "explosion" molded in). The head is the "final" head design, but the toy has many outbursts of blue, either to make a more exciting deco or evoke him being "recently thawed". Sadly, he is only articulated at the neck and LEFT shoulder, denying the world adorable flail bonking. He was packaged with [[Jazz (Movie)#RHBattle|Battle Jazz]].

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*'''Autobot Skids & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2009)
[[File:RobotHeroes SkidsMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I've talked things over with my new homie Meggy, and he says he won't be shootin' any of us! Will you, Meggy?"]]
:The third Megatron mold, based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body and colored a darker gray than the previous ones. He is sculpted with his [[fusion cannon]] deployed and has the usual shoulder articulation. This time, Megatron came in a two-pack with [[Skids (ROTF)#Robot Heroes|Skids]].

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[[File:Robotheroesmegatronfallenprimejetfireironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Say hello to my GIGANTIC-ASS friend!]]
*'''Battle for the Fallen''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
:This ''Robot Heroes'' box set of figures comes with [[The Fallen/toys#Robot Heroes|The Fallen]], Megatron in tank mode, [[Jetfire (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Jetpower]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleFallen|Optimus Prime]], and [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#RHBattleFallen|Ironhide]] in truck mode. Megatron has no articulation.

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[[File:RobotHeroes BattlefortheAllspark.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Trapped forever in a specific time and place, Megatron punches the ground in frustration.]]
*'''Battle for the AllSpark''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
:A redeco of the second ''Robot Heroes'' mold is included in this set representing the battle of [[Mission City]] along with [[Brawl (Movie)#RHBattleAllSpark|Brawl]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#RHBattleAllSpark|Ratchet]], [[Sam Witwicky#Robot Heroes|Sam Witwicky]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleAllSpark|Optimus Prime]] in truck mode, [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#RHBattleAllSpark|Starscream]] in fighter mode and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleAllSpark|Bumblebee]] in car mode.

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[[File:Chromia and megs robot heroes.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.66|"So... ummm... you seeing anyone?"]]
*'''Chromia & Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2009)
:Part of the third wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen Robot Heroes'', this figurine of Megatron depicts him in mid-transformation between robot and tank modes, which is based on an unused concept art. He has articulation at the neck, shoulders, and waist. "[[Chromia (ROTF)#Robot Heroes|Chromia]]" comes packaged with him. Humorously, his Leader Class figure can achieve this "mode".

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[[File:ROTF Robot Heroes Board Game.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Robot Heroes Game: Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2009)
:This ''Robot Heroes''-inspired board game comes with a redeco of the first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron mold alongside a redecoed [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHGame|Optimus Prime]].
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===''Speed Stars''===
====''Mini-Vehicles''====
[[File:SpeedStars BattleSeries JetfireVSMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|After being freed from the ice and the Laurentian Abyss, Megatron faced the ultimate prison: a toy of his alt-mode.]]
*'''Megatron VS Jetfire''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 06'''

: While Battle Series 2 of [[Robot Powered Machines]] wasn't widely released in the US, it became part of the follow-up line ''[[Speed Stars]]'' instead. The Jetfire vs. Megatron set contains various differences from the RPM release, however, such as less paint details.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/SpeedStarsMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Speed Stars'' Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:SpeedStarsRobotRiderMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Megatron has gone Transmetal!]]
*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Robot Riders'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 03'''

:''Speed Stars'' "Robot Riders" Megatron is a metallic bronze and purple redeco of the new-mold robot mode figure originally planned for release in the ''RPM'' line. Though officially listed on the back of the ''Speed Stars'' "Robot Riders" Sideswipe and seen on a digital poster on the ''Speed Stars'' website, it never came out in any market.

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*'''Megatron''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Road Assault'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 03'''

:"Road Assault" Megatron was listed on the back of ''Speed Stars'' "Road Assault" Starscream, but was never depicted anywhere. Since the rest of the Road Assault Series was based on the cancelled ''RPM'' "Allspark Series", it's likely that it was to have been a redeco of the "Robot Riders" mold.

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====''Stealth Force''====
[[File:SpeedStars-toy StealthForce Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So... what's so stealthy about the spiky flying space tank again?]]
*'''Megatron''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: Part of the "Stealth Force" subline, this Megatron also has no robot mode, but makes up for it with a number of hidden weapons that flip out of his tank mode at the press of a button. His tank turret can fire a missile, while all the hidden weapons are non-firing.

:While not having a robot mode, this is the only toy in the Stealth Force line to have a robot head. Strangely, the head sculpt used on the front of his tank mode is the same sculpt used for the [[Robot Replicas]] release of Megatron.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/SFMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Stealth Force Megatron at TFU.info]''

===Burger King===
[[File:Burger King DOTM Flip-Out Megatron.jpg|thumb|[[#SS54|Foreshadowing...]]]]
*'''Flip-Out Megatron''' (2011)
:Part of the 2011 [[Burger King]] ''Dark of the Moon'' promotion, Megatron is a simple figure with [[Super_deformed|bobble-head-like]] proportions. The entirety of his body flips out of his enormous head when it is opened. A similar gimmick is present in all the toys part of this promotion. Interestingly, his head is a fairly accurate depiction of his 2007 head, while the body is based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design. Pushing the button on his chest plays the classic transformation sound. There is an on/off switch on his back.
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===''Thrilling 30''===
*'''Megatron''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / #12'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Megatron was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Megatron figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Ratchet]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Thrilling 30|Sentinel Prime]].
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===''Tiny Titans''===
*'''Megatron''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''4'''
**''Number'': '''9/12'''
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===Prime 1 Studio===
====''Museum Masterline''====
[[File:TF-ROTF-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-01-Megatron.jpeg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (May 2014)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-01''' / '''01S''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, fusion cannon, death-lock pincer, Matrix of Leadership (exclusive)

:The very first release of the ''Museum Masterline'' series, [[Prime 1 Studio]] produced a massive, 60cm tall (80cm if attached to the base) non-transforming polystone sculpture of Megatron in his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body with light-up LED eyes.

:He comes with two interchangeable right arms besides the regular arm: one is transformed into his fusion cannon, and the other is in the form of his death-lock pincer. An exclusive version also comes with a replica of the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Prime 1 Studio|Matrix of Leadership]] as seen in the movie.

:As with all Prime 1 Studio statues, Megatron had a limited release. It had three different releases: the Sideshow Edition has 500 pieces, the Asia Edition has 300, and the Japan Edition has an extremely limited amount of 150 pieces.

:This statue's head is interchangeable with Megatron's ''Premium Bust'' heads below.

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[[File:TF-AOE-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-09-Galvatron.jpeg|upright=1.11|thumb|NOTE: Cannot reattach to self when broken into pieces.]]
*'''Galvatron''' (May 2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-09''' /'''09EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, cannon, Megatron's head (exclusive)

:A statue based on Megatron's alternate identity from ''Age of Extinction''. It features LED lights on his eyes and chest. His base has the movie's logo engraved on it.

[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Megatron Head.jpg|120px|left|thumb]]

:Like the one above, this statue features an interchangeable right arm that can be replaced by a cannon. The exclusive version also comes with the decapitated head of Megatron as seen in the fourth movie.

:This statue's head is interchangeable with Galvatron's ''Premium Bust'' heads below. The standard version was limited to 1000 pieces while the exclusive version was limited to 888 pieces.

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[[File:TF-AOE-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-09GL-Galvatron-Gold-Edition.jpeg|upright=1.11|thumb|Imagine the horrors of mixing both Electrum and Transformium.]]
*'''Galvatron Gold Version''' (May 2017)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-09GL'''
**''Accessories'': Base, cannon

:A gold redeco of the Galvatron statue meant to represent him being coated in [[electrum]].

:This statue was limited to 250 pieces.

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[[File:TF-TLK-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-17-Megatron.jpeg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (June 2018)
**''Movie:'' '''''The Last Knight'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-17''' / '''17EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, shield, alternate head, masked head (exclusive)

:This version of Megatron is based on his ''The Last Knight'' appearance and features lights on his eyes and base.

:He comes with a cannon permanently attached to his right arm and a sword to his left hand. For accessories, he comes with two heads, one with his mouth opened and the other closed, and a shield that can be attached to his left arm or back. The exclusive version also comes with a masked head.

:The standard version is limited to 500 pieces while the exclusive version is limited to 300 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Megatron DOTM.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2022)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-29''' / '''29EXS''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, fabric cape, 2 alternate right arms with shotgun, 3 Lensmeter Decepticons (standard), 6 Lensmeter Decepticons (exclusive), Igor (exclusive)

:This monstruous ''Museum Masterline'' Megatron is based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' appearance and also features LED lights on his eyes.

:He comes with an adjustable fabric cape, as well as two interchangeable right arms besides his regular arm: one holding his shotgun downwards and the other pointing the shotgun upwards. He also comes accompanied by three [[Lensmeter Decepticon#Prime 1 Studio|Lensmeter Decepticons]]. The exclusive version also comes with [[Igor#Prime 1 Studio|Igor]] and three additional Lensmeter Decepticons, coming with six in total.
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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Masterline 2007 Megatron.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2024?)
**''Movie:'' '''''Transformers'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-34''' / '''34DXS''' (Deluxe) / '''34UTS''' (Ultimate)
**''Accessories'': Base, fusion cannon (DXS, UTS), flail (DXS, UTS), alternate left arm (DXS, UTS), alternate head (DXS, UTS), Jazz's corpse (Ultimate)

:This Megatron statue is based on his 2007 design and again features LED lights in his eyes. His display base is based on his scene in Hoover Dam.

:The "Deluxe Bonus Version" comes with three additional swappable arms: a fusion cannon right arm, a flail right arm, and differently posed left arm. Also included is an alternate head with LED-lit eyes based on an early concept design.

:The "Ultimate Bonus Version" comes with all the above and additionally includes the upper half of [[Jazz (Movie)#P1SMegatron|Jazz]]'s corpse following his death at Megatron's hands. Amusingly, he is misnamed as Sideswipe in the official product description.

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====''Premium Bust''====
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Megatron ROTF.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2014)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-01'''

:''Premium Bust'' Megatron is a highly detailed sculpture of his head and torso attached to a base. It's based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body and features light-up eyes.

:This bust's head is compatible with Megatron's first ''Museum Masterline'' statue above, though you'd probably not notice any difference.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Megatron Final Battle.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron Final Battle''' (2014)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-01FB'''

:This version of ''Premium Bust'' Megatron features heavy battle damages accurate to the end of the second movie.

:Thanks to its compatibility with his ''Museum Masterline'' counterpart, you could have a full-body Megatron with a battle damaged head if you'd like.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Megatron Gold.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Megatron Gold Version''' (2014)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-01GD'''

:This version of ''Premium Bust'' Megatron is covered in gold! Someone please put this head on the full-body statue.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Galvatron Standard.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Galvatron''' (2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-10'''

:''Premium Bust'' Galvatron is a highly detailed sculpture of his head and torso attached to a base. It's based on his ''Age of Extinction'' body and features light-up eyes.

:This bust's head is compatible with Galvatron's ''Museum Masterline'' statue above. It was limited to 500 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Galvatron Damage.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Galvatron Damage Version''' (2017)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-10D'''

:This version of ''Premium Bust'' Galvatron features lots of small battle damages and a weathered deco.

:This bust was limited to only 50 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Galvatron Gold.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Galvatron Gold Version''' (2017)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-10GL'''

:This ''Premium Bust'' Galvatron is yet another sculpture covered in gold! Because that stuff is what you actually need in order to buy these things.

:This bust was limited to 300 pieces.

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====''Age of Time''====
[[File:Prime1StudioSuperiorMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Superior Megatron''' (<s>201?</s>)

:''Age of Time'' Superior Megatron was designed to be the "ultimate amalgamation" between movie and [[Megatron (G1)|G1 Megatrons]], specifically taking cues from Megatron's appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:For reasons unknown, this figure was silently canceled.

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===RCM Media===
[[File:TF-TLK-RCM-Media-figurine-topper-ad.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)

:Manufactured by RCM Media, this Megatron figurine topper is molded in a a charging stance.

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*'''Figurine Play Set''' (Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack, 2017)

:The Megatron topper is once again released as a Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack with the equally unchanged Bumblebee, Optimus, & Sqweeks.

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===Cinema City===
[[File:TF-TLK-Cinema-City-Megatron-Topper.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Released only in Russian theaters, this Megatron figurine is a different mold.
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===Threezero===
*'''Megatron''' (Premium Scale, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' TBA

:[[3A]] Megatron is a high-end figure based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' design.
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*'''Megatron''' (Premium Scale, 2019)
**''Accessories:'' TBA

:This version of Megatron is based on his ''The Last Knight'' design.

:The Deluxe Edition version of this figure includes an extra shield as accessory.
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===''Bumblebee''===
====McDonald's====
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Matrix of Leadership

2022-11-09T15:54:45Z

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[[File:Matrix.jpg|375px|thumb|You put the life in the coconut.]]
The '''Autobot Matrix of Leadership''' (also known as the '''Creation Matrix''' or rarely, the '''Leadership Matrix''',<ref>[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2]]</ref> the '''Autobot Matrix of Power''',<ref>[[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:]]</ref> or the '''Matrix of Light'''<ref>For the majority of the ''Transformers: The Movie'' sticker book (see right), though it is also referred to as the "Matrix of Leadership" once or twice.</ref>) is an [[sacred implement|artifact of great power]], traditionally carried by the [[Prime (rank)|leader]] of the [[Autobot]]s. Although its appearance differs slightly from [[universal stream]] to universal stream, it generally appears as a glowing crystal sphere encased within a [[Matrix holder|hollow metal shell]], with a handle on either side.

By most accounts, the Matrix is a conduit for the power of [[Primus]], the creator-god of the [[Transformer]]s, serving as a means of access to the [[Transformer afterlife]], through which it can either bestow new Transformer life, or provide its wielder with a means of communicating with the deceased leaders who have come before them. These divine powers put it at the centre of much Autobot [[religion]], spirituality, and prophecy; while many [[Decepticon]]s are less inclined to believe in its divinity, they certainly covet the increased physical power it is known to convey upon its holders, and several have made obtaining the Matrix one of their primary goals. As one of the embodiments of the power of Primus, the Matrix is antithesis to [[Unicron]], and one of the very few things the chaos-bringer fears.

{{quote|But one day... an Autobot shall rise from our ranks... and use the power of the Matrix... to light... our [[darkest hour]].|A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|dying Optimus Prime]]|''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''}}

==Conceptual history==
[[File:SecondGeneration prime gives buster matrix.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|The Matrix made its fictional debut when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] transferred it to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], an event recounted in this scene from "[[Second Generation!]]".]]
The Matrix and the concepts associated with it have continuously evolved over the history of the brand, with different pieces of ''Transformers'' fiction creating new ideas centred on it, which have in turn influenced its representation in ''other'' fiction, and so on. The current nature of the Matrix as it is understood is beholden to quite a few different sources, and its development is described here to minimize confusion. For the specifics on the different interpretations of the Matrix in various continuities, see the "Fiction" section below.

The concept of the Matrix originates from the brain of [[Marvel Comics]] writer [[Bob Budiansky]] and is a result of the "no girls"/"no gender" policy enforced by [[Hasbro]] regarding their then-new robot brand. Because there were no female robots/the robots had no gender, Budiansky came up with an asexual method of reproduction in the form of the Creation Matrix, a "[[Primal Program]]" housed within the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] that could bring new Transformers to life, which would also prove a helpful plot device when he was required to introduce new characters to the series.<ref>[http://www.bwtf.com/interviews/bb204/ Bob Budiansky Interview at BWTF.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.metalmachine.net/blog/2009/11/21/todds-take-with-bob-budiansky-the-architect-of-the-transformers/ Metal Machine interview with Bob]</ref><ref>[http://rustingcarcass.yuku.com/topic/954 Rusting Carcass interview]</ref>

The appearance of the Matrix in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 animated series]] originated with early script drafts of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', which introduced the idea of "Life Sparks", very similar to the [[spark]]s that would later be introduced with ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''. The Matrix was not present in the earliest known incarnation of the movie; instead, upon his death, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] transferred his own Life Spark to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], with the implication that this was standard practise among Autobot leaders. This idea was eventually discarded, replaced with a physical object known as the "Matrix of Leadership", which evidently derived its name from the Creation Matrix of the comic book. The episode "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust]]" attempted to introduce the concept of the Matrix to the animated universe before the movie, but the dialogue containing the reference was deleted during production. The line, which dated the creation of the Matrix to 4.5 million years ago, would ultimately have conflicted greatly with what would be learned of the Matrix in the future.

[[File:FFOD4 passing the matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|[[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]] inherits the Matrix from [[Guardian Prime]] in the first recounting of the Prime lineage from "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]].]]
Virtually nothing of the Matrix's nature was actually divulged in the finished film, where it was treated as simply a magic talisman of prophecy that was the antithesis of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. The idea that had originated with the Life Spark concept—that of dying Autobot leaders merging their lifeforces with others—remained, albeit in a vague way, as Optimus Prime intoned upon his deathbed that he would soon be "one with the Matrix". The mini-series "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" fully expanded on the meaning of his line, revealing that the Matrix contained the lifeforces of all the deceased [[ancient Autobots|Autobot leaders]] who had previously held it, collectively known as the "Wisdom of the Ages," which could be consulted for aid in moments of need.

[[File:Sentinel prime lou.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|The dying [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] passes the Matrix to Optimus Prime in this flashback scene from "[[The Legacy of Unicron!]]".]]
Having already cannibalized many of the movie's best elements for use in his comic book stories, writer [[Simon Furman]] contradicted Bob Budiansky's US comic book stories by presenting the Matrix as it had appeared in the film, as a physical object, in his own UK storylines, and carried this over to the US comic when he later began writing it. This alteration was also reflected in a ''[[The Transformers Universe|Universe]]'' profile written for Powermaster Optimus Prime around the time, where Budiansky's "program" concept and the cartoon's "physical object" idea were merged with the explanation that the program was encoded in light patterns in the Matrix's crystal core. As Furman's run progressed, the "lifeforces of previous holders" concept was also adapted into the comics, with the Matrix possessing a genetic memory of those that had held it. Most notably, in both UK and US books, Furman crafted a [[The Legacy of Unicron!|story]] to explain the origins of the Matrix, why Unicron was vulnerable to it, and how it could create new life, ultimately revealing it to be the essence of the Transformers' creator-god, [[Primus]].

It was the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' and ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' animated series that made the next big addition to the growing mythology of the Matrix when they introduced the [[Transformer afterlife]], the extradimensional source of all Transformers sparks living or dead, which was also named "the Matrix." While not explicitly related to the Matrix seen in the Generation 1 cartoons or comics, the implication was obvious—rather than ''contain'' anything, the physical Matrix object from those continuities was a ''gateway'' to the Matrix dimension. Where the animated "Matrix of Leadership" and the comic book "Creation Matrix" had previously seemed incompatible, this revelation united them conceptually—the lifeforces of the dead from the cartoon and the ability to bring new life from the comics could now both be tied to the features of the Matrix dimension. [[Dreamwave Productions]]' comics proceeded to cement this concept, depicting a Matrix of Leadership that possessed both these traits, and explicitly identifying it not as a holder of Primus's power, but a ''conduit'' for it.

The Matrix took something of a back seat in major fiction in the latter years of the 2000s, effectively replaced in the worlds of the [[live-action film series|live-action movies]] and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' by the [[AllSpark]]—a mystical object that, while physically distinct from the Matrix, possessed its life-giving powers and record of Transformer history. Before long, however, both these continuities reintroduced the idea of the Matrix: In both universes, the AllSpark was destroyed and its knowledge and power was reincarnated in an object either specifically named, or designed to look like, the Matrix, thereby bringing the whole concept full-circle.

Finally, the more recent revelation (implied in the movies, confirmed by [[Fun Publications]]' "[[Crossing Over]]", and reiterated in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'') that the energy that is the basis of Transformer life is actually the rarefied form of the Transformers' fuel, [[energon]] itself, suggests that the energy of the Matrix is also (a form of) energon. This had actually been portrayed as the case in some formerly-questionable pieces of fiction such as ''[[The Transformers Trilogy]]'' novels, which retroactively make sense now.
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==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Marvel Comics continuity====
=====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=====
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[[File:Prima.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Intel Inside!]]

When Primus created the Transformer race, before entering voluntary systems shutdown, he bestowed upon them a genetic matrix containing his essence and the majority of his power, which could be used to give life to more Transformers so that the race might grow without his direct involvement. {{storylink|The Primal Scream}} Later named the "Creation Matrix", this divine gift took the form of a "[[Primal Program]]" encoded in intricate patterns of light within a crystal,<ref>[http://ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Optimus_Prime_PM Powermaster Optimus Prime's Marvel comic profile]</ref> which was passed from leader to leader down through the millennia. The first holder of the Creation Matrix was the first Transformer, [[Prima]], then subsequently [[Prime Nova]], [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and in the modern era, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Dark Creation}} The Autobot leaders evidently elected to keep the true nature of the Matrix a secret, since most other Transformers were shown to believe it was a program stored within the mind of Optimus Prime himself, rather than housed within a separate physical object. This mistaken belief gave rise to a legend that claimed that the Program was encoded into a new Autobot leader once every ten millennia. {{storylink|The New Order}}

[[File:WhoseLifeforce prime and longtooth.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
''At one point during his tenure as Autobot leader, Optimus Prime came across [[Longtooth]] struggling to save the life of [[Clockwise|a fallen comrade]] on the battlefield after a particularly ferocious conflict. Mistakenly believing he was witnessing a great show of Autobot spirit (when in actuality, Longtooth was simply terrified of being the last one left alive), Prime extracted a tiny portion of the Creation Matrix's energy and gave it to Longtooth, telling him to use it wisely. Once Prime had left, however, Longtooth gave into his fear and kept the Matrix energy for himself, to serve as a "spare life" that allowed him to be daring and brave on the battlefield without fearing death.'' {{storylink|Whose Lifeforce Is It Anyway?}}

[[File:DisintegratedCircuits buster uses matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
When the Transformers' war moved to [[Earth]] in [[1984]], current Decepticon leader [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] elected to increase his forces by creating new Transformers with the power of the Creation Matrix. Capturing the [[Autobot]]s and decapitating Optimus Prime, Shockwave tapped the energies of the Matrix and brought the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to life. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}} Prime was able to transfer the Matrix into the mind of the Autobots' human ally, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], {{storylink|The Worse of Two Evils!}} thereby preventing Shockwave from animating his newest construct, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], but the presence of the Matrix within Buster's mind gave the boy incredible powers over machinery. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}} {{storylink|Brainstorm!}} Deducing that Buster possessed the Matrix, Shockwave programmed the unliving Jetfire to capture the boy, but Buster used the Matrix to bring Jetfire under his control and used him to thwart Shockwave's plan and save Optimus Prime. With Prime and the Autobots rescued, Buster transferred the Creation Matrix back to the Autobot leader, {{storylink|Prime Time!}} and Prime subsequently used the Matrix to give Jetfire true life. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

''Residual energy from the Matrix that lingered in Buster's brain soon began to give the youth nightmarish visions, causing him to black out and create strange images of previously-unheard of Transformers.'' {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}} ''Seeking to help Buster, the Autobots hooked him up to equipment that would allow them to monitor his dreams, and discovered that the Matrix was showing them all them a vision of the future, and the creation of the [[Special Teams]].'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

[[File:Matrixflame.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|If the Autobots were Jewish, it would have burned another six days.]]
''The Matrix was also known to have an analog on Cybertron, the [[Matrix Flame]], which burned constantly as long as the Matrix still existed, no matter where in the universe it was. It could also be used to channel the energy of the Matrix, which the Autobots on Cybertron did to bring life to their new warrior, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]].<ref>Ultra Magnus profile page in Marvel UK [[Target: 2006#Defeat!|#81]]</ref> Not long after, however, the Matrix Flame flickered out when Optimus Prime was shunted into [[limbo]] by time-travelling Decepticons, leading the Autobots on Cybertron to send Magnus to Earth to investigate. Prime was returned in due time, and the Matrix Flame re-ignited.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

''Following the earlier vision from the Matrix,'' the Autobots created the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], and Optimus Prime used the Matrix to bring them to life. Little did the Autobots realise, however, that [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] had deduced a way to usurp the Matrix's power, using a [[cerebro-shell]] previously planted in Prime's body by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to siphon off some of the life-giving energy, which he employed it to animate his own new creations, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}}

[[File:DarkCreation we would know more.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
When Optimus Prime died following a video-game duel with Megatron a short time later, {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}, the Autobots loaded his body into a funeral bier and launched it into space in accordance with Cybertronian tradition. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Unfortunately, having been unaware of the existence of the physical Creation Matrix crystal within the corpse's chest, this meant that they unwittingly set the sacred lifeforce of their race adrift in the sea of stars. After some time, the craft eventually crashed on the distant moon of [[VsQs]], where it lay undisturbed for a time. Left in solitude, the rudimentary consciousness of the Matrix formed from the genetic memory of its past holders began to desire new sensations. {{storylink|Dark Creation}}

It got its chance when a [[Deathbringer (Marvel)|Deathbringer]], a medical mechanoid created to painlessly end the life of the terminally ill, crashed on VsQs. Critically wounded, the dying robot reached out to touch the Matrix, and in its hunger for new experiences, the talisman used its powers of creation to disassemble and rebuild the Deathbringer, inadvertently warping its programming and transforming it into a powerful being who sought to destroy ''all'' life. A trace of its energy remaining in its body, the Matrix revelled in its first experience of "evil" as the Deathbringer cut a swathe of destruction across the galaxy, ultimately finding its way to Earth. ''Sensing the Matrix's power within the creature, Optimus Prime—since resurrected by the technology of [[Nebulos]]—was hesitant to destroy the only link they had discovered to the lost Matrix, but [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] solved the problem by convincing the Deathbringer that since the Matrix's power was eating away at it, it should destroy itself.'' {{storylink|Deathbringer (issue)|Deathbringer}}

[[File:Creation Matrix 65.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.15|The Creation Matrix was the Leader-1's-head of the Marvel comic. Can't be drawn the same way twice.]]
Back on VsQs, the Matrix's curiosity found new expression when an insectoid creature crawled into Prime's corpse's chest cavity and became the next recipient of the Matrix's power. Dissecting and studying the beast, the Matrix was fascinated that the creature seemed to be meant to do nothing but destroy, so it re-created the thing into a [[Matrixspawn|larger, more powerful predator]]. {{storylink|Dark Creation}} The monster attacked a team of astronauts that had set up a research station on VsQs, killing nearly all of them, but at least one escaped and crashed in the seas of the nearby planet [[Pequod]]. His body infused with Matrix energy from the beast that had attacked him, the astronaut was swallowed by a [[klud]], which ingested the energy. {{storylink|Deadly Obsession}}

Meanwhile, Optimus Prime became aware of the threat of Unicron, and, realizing that the Matrix would be necessary to defeat the Chaos-Bringer, arranged for search parties to scour the cosmos for any trace of it. ''Longtooth was among the Autobots recruited for the search mission, and was forced for the first time to truly confront the selfishness of what he had done with the Matrix energy Prime had given him millennia before. In hopes of redemption, he loaded the energy fragment into a pod and sent it back to Optimus Prime.'' {{storylink|Whose Lifeforce Is It Anyway?}} [[File:Thunderwing with matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Primus says it's my turn on the Matrix.]] ''Prime agonized over how to best use the Matrix energy, knowing that it had the power to revive only one of the deactivated Autobots on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], and ultimately, elected to disperse it into the Earth's atmosphere to rejuvenate damage done to the ecosystem by the Transformers' warring on the planet.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}

In the meantime, the search parties seeking the Matrix had piqued the curiosity of new Decepticon leader [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], who possessed an affinity with the Matrix and a desire to possess its power for his own. As the opposing teams dodged each other, they eventually set their sights on Pequod, where the klud had been attracting attention because its species was supposed to have been extinct. Thunderwing used his Matrix affinity to psychically link with the Matrix-infused beast and see the memory of swallowing the dying scientist. Recognizing the "VsQs" stamp on his equipment, Thunderwing set out for that moon. {{storylink|Deadly Obsession}} Once there, both sides battled the creature the Matrix had created, which had grown to enormous size, with Thunderwing ultimately killing the beast and taking the Matrix. {{storylink|Dark Creation}} The Decepticon immediately attacked the spaceborne Ark, manifesting the Matrix power in the form of a giant, vaguely humanoid energy field around himself. Soon, however, the Matrix began to speak through Thunderwing, delighting in the firsthand experience of evil, and the Decepticon realized he was being possessed. Thunderwing tried to mentally battle the Matrix, to no avail, but the Autobots exploited his erratic behaviour to impale him with a [[harpoon]] and blow him out the Ark's airlock into space. {{storylink|All Fall Down}}

[[File:EdgeofExtinction-sothatallmaylive.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|It cures what ails ya.]]
Thunderwing's body came to rest on the surface of a planet, where the Matrix began to heal his battered frame. {{storylink|Out of Time!}} Repairs took time, but once completed, the Matrix set out for Cybertron, {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}} coincidentally arriving just as Unicron was trying to destroy the planet. The Matrix-creature fought Unicron, but Unicron soon realized that the Matrix had been tainted with evil, and that it was no longer a threat to him, given the infinitely greater magnitude of his own evil nature. Thunderwing was destroyed by Unicron's attack and Optimus Prime was able to recover the Matrix, cleansing it of the taint of evil and restoring its purity. Rocketing into Unicron's gaping maw, Prime released the Matrix's energy within the planet-eater's body, destroying him. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} The explosion should have killed Prime as well, but his devastated body was saturated with Matrix energy, keeping it alive long enough for the suffering Prime to pass on leadership of the Autobots to [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Still Life!}}
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======Marvel UK future timelines======
[[File:MatrixCoconut1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Will I become a great Autobot leader?" "All signs point to no."]]
In an alternate future timeline, a dying Optimus Prime passed the Matrix to Ultra Magnus in [[2006]]. {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}} It was then used by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] to destroy Unicron, in the process transforming the young Autobot into Rodimus Prime. {{storylink|The Final Battle!}}

In the year [[2008]], Unicron attempted to engineer his resurrection by mentally controlling the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] into building him a new body. Drawn into the conflict by [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]], Rodimus Prime used the power of the Matrix to battle Unicron on his own mindscape, while [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] set explosives to destroy the portion of Unicron's body that had been constructed. The explosion tore Unicron's body apart, but did not destroy him; instead, with no physical shell to inhabit, his essence wound up trapped within the Matrix. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

[[File:MarvelUK-187.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]
Later in 2008, the [[Quintesson]]s invaded and conquered [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] while Rodimus Prime was absent, and set a trap for the Autobot leader by leaving the wounded [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] at the city entrance. Arriving to find the one-time object of his affections in dire straits, Rodimus opened his chest cavity in order to heal Arcee with the energy of the Creation Matrix, only to be blindsided by the Quintessons and have the Matrix plucked from him, transforming him back into Hot Rod. The Matrix wound up the hands of Quintesson [[Ghyrik|General Ghyrik]], who was able to harness its power and boost his strength for a throwdown with Hot Rod. A bout of impromptu ventriloquism from the young Autobot distracted Ghyrik, allowing Hot Rod to rip the Matrix from his body and transform back into Rodimus Prime, handing Ghyrik an ignominious defeat. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

When disruption to the fabric of space and time forced Rodimus and several other Autobots to travel back in time from [[2009]] to [[1989]] in order to discover the source of the disturbance, the presence of the Matrix within his body required that Optimus Prime once again be shunted into limbo in order to maintain balance. Rodimus was able to use the power of the Matrix they shared to allow Optimus to communicate with the other Autobots, and when Rodimus was then defeated in battle, Optimus risked the security of the space-time continuum by using the Matrix as a stepping stone to return to reality for a final battle with [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Time Wars}}

[[File:WhiteFire kup yanks matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|I honestly can't tell if it's the Matrix, or a weird kind of saucepan...]]
Returning to Cybertron after their time-travel adventure, Rodimus and the Autobots found that the disruption of space and time had altered their future, and that Galvatron was waiting for them. Galvatron attempted to force Rodimus Prime into a savage battle, hoping to force him to unleash his basest, most violent impulses, and by extension, lead them to corrupt the Matrix. Fortunately, Rodimus realized his plan and stopped. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}} However, it soon became apparent that the Matrix required no external corruption; Unicron's essence, still trapped within the talisman following the events of 2008, slowly began to take hold of Rodimus Prime's mind, forcing him to sabotage the guidance systems of the Autobots' craft when they were on a hyperspace trip to Earth in [[2010]]. {{storylink|The Void! (UK)|The Void!}} {{storylink|Edge of Impact}} Rodimus battled within Unicron inside the Matrix in an attempt to win back control of his mind and body, but it took [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] deducing what was going on and wrenching the Matrix from Rodimus's chest to free him from the chaos-bringer's influence. But now, Rodimus knew that the evil of Unicron would be waiting for him within it... {{storylink|Shadow of Evil}} {{storylink|White Fire}}

Alas, later in 2010, Unicron's essence succeeded in taking over Rodimus's body, transforming it into a duplicate of his own and attacking Cybertron once more, until Rodimus was able to defeat him from within and re-seal him within the Matrix. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

When last seen, in the far future of [[2356]], Unicron's essence remained sealed within the Matrix, causing Rodimus's body to steadily wither and weaken. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}
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=====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic=====
[[File:G210 starscream warworld.jpg|left|thumb|Don't do Matrix, kids. Not even once.]]
When Optimus Prime was recreated by the [[Last Autobot]], the Matrix was also restored. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}} {{storylink|Escalation!|Generation 2 #8 letters page}} Years later, it became a target for Megatron, who required it to bring to life an army of new warriors created by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. Besting Prime in battle, Megatron tore the Matrix from his body with an energy siphon, {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}} and used it to give life to the [[Laser Rod]]s and [[Rotor Force]]. {{storylink|New Dawn}}

Subsequently, Prime and Megatron were forced into an uneasy alliance against the massed forces of the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]], and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] exploited the chaos of the huge battle to take the power of the Matrix for himself. Using it, he merged his mind and body with the Decepticons' [[Warworld]], becoming a colossal living weapon able to reshape himself at will. {{storylink|Total War!|Tales of Earth, Part Seven}} However, unlike with Thunderwing, Starscream found his own evil being subverted by the Matrix's goodness, {{storylink|Dark Shadows!|Tales of Earth, Part Eight}} and he returned the Matrix to Prime, for fear of being changed beyond recognition.

Soon after, when Prime was consumed by the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]], he channelled the Matrix's energy into the dark force, enlightening and completing it with the purity of Primus's vision. Suddenly transformed from a destructive force into a force for life, the Swarm re-created Prime and departed into space. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}
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=====''Regeneration One''=====
{{NoteRG1}}
With the Creation Matrix lost following the destruction of Unicron, the last reservoir of Matrix energy the Autobots had access to consisted of what traces still clung to the remains of Thunderwing, stored within the high-security [[Hall of Silence]]. When [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] was able to penetrate the Hall in [[2012]], acting commander [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] anguished over whether or not to follow protocol and destroy the Hall, and the last of the Matrix's energy with it. He was convinced it was necessary by [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], but Soundwave was able to teleport out with Thunderwing just before the building blew. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} He delivered the remains to Bludgeon, who used the Matrix energy within them to animate his new army of self-regenerating [[Blitz Engine]]s. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}}

After Primus revealed to Hot Rod that he still existed, and sent Hot Rod through a portal into [[Zero Space]], {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} the young Autobot found himself tumbling through time and space. He observed the battle with the Deathbringer, only to discover that the fragment of corrupted Matrix energy survived the battle. After observing two more time periods, Hot Rod found himself on a [[Junkion (planet)|planet of junk]], witnessing the final confrontation between [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] and "Rodimus Prime"—an alternate version of himself! As Rodimus fell at the hands of Galvatron, the Matrix landed at the feet of Hot Rod, who reached for it...

... only to find himself back in his own time and place, on the deck of Bludgeon's ''[[Warworld]]'', having himself been transformed into Rodimus Prime! {{storylink|Less Than Zero}}

=====''Classics''=====
The Matrix was destroyed along with Unicron. Decades later, while displaced in another universe, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] briefly confused the [[Origin Matrix]] for the Creation Matrix while speaking with [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]]. {{storylink|Shattered Paths}}

=====''Unite Warriors''=====
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[[Galvatron II]] stole the Creation Matrix in his native universe and carried it with him to another reality, where its power allowed him to endure as a ghost when his body was destroyed. Unfortunately, it also made him a target of [[Grand Scourge]], who, as a Matrix Hunter, could manhandle even ghosts if they were in possession of a Matrix. While Scourge was fighting Galvatron for the Creation Matrix, both of them were knocked into a rift in space-time by [[Megaempress]], and the Matrix disappeared along with them to places unknown. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}}
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====Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''The Transformers'' cartoon=====
[[File:OracleMatrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"This Ming... is a psy-cho."]]
The origins of the Matrix of Leadership are almost entirely unknown. The only hint of its beginnings was given in an account from near the dawn of time, soon after the ancient genius [[Primacron]] and [[Oracle (G1)|his assistant]] created the colossal robot, Unicron. Unicron turned on his creators and destroyed the assistant's body, but seen to rise from his remains and disappear into space was an object that appeared identical to the Matrix. If this was truly the Matrix, it is wholly unknown how it came to be held by the Autobots and how it was elevated to the position of power it became known for. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

However it came to be in Autobot hands, the Matrix came to be at the centre of the robots' belief system and was safeguarded by each successive generation of Autobot leaders. Upon the passing of its holder, the Matrix became a receptacle for the deceased Autobot's lifeforce, which cumulatively became known as the "Wisdom of the Ages", a storehouse of knowledge and experience stretching back to the dawn of Cybertronian history (and potentially beyond) that could be consulted by the Matrix's living wielders in times of need. The spirits of many Autobots have been seen within the Matrix, but the names of only a select few are known: The oldest entity within the Matrix is known only as "[[It]]" {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}; [[File:Matrix 5faces4 7.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|My preciousssss!]] following this entity, the next oldest known was [[Primon]], who possessed the Matrix in the early days of the Cybertronian race around twelve million years ago; [[Prima]] bore it at the height of their oppression by the [[Quintesson]]s about a million years later; [[Prime Nova]] was its wielder during the eventual rebellion against the five-faced aliens; [[Guardian Prime]] and his successor [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]] carried it during the first war between the Autobots and Decepticons, before it was passed to Sentinel Prime, under whose leadership the war came to an end.

Around nine million years ago, the Autobot/Decepticon war was reignited by the creation of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], who killed Sentinel Prime as one of his first actions. In his death throes, Sentinel entrusted the Matrix to the ancient Autobot [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], who kept it hidden until a damaged young robot was brought to his workshop, another victim of Megatron's wrath. Trion recreated him as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], new leader of the Autobots, and gave him the Matrix. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

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Fatally wounded by Megatron in the year [[2005]], Optimus Prime passed the Matrix and leadership of the Autobots to his chosen successor, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Before passing away, Prime spoke of a prophecy—that one day, a "Chosen One" would rise from the ranks of the Autobots, and use the power of the Matrix to light the Transformers' darkest hour. When Prime's strength faltered at the last moment and he dropped the Matrix, the young Autobot [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] stooped to catch it before it hit the floor. The Matrix glowed brightly in response to his touch, signifying what none of the Autobots present would realize until later: that Hot Rod was the Chosen One.

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When word of Unicron's approach on Cybertron reached the Autobots on Earth, Ultra Magnus believed (and Hot Rod agreed, based on nothing more than a feeling) that the Matrix might be able to stop the world-eater. Knowing that this was indeed the case, Unicron recreated Megatron as [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and dispatched him to steal the Matrix, leading to a confrontation on the [[Junkion (planet)|Planet of Junk]] in which Ultra Magnus tried in vain to open the Matrix and use it to fend off the attacking Decepticons. Galvatron bested him and took the Matrix, believing he could use it to subjugate Unicron himself, but he had no more luck opening it than Magnus did. Unicron swallowed Galvatron whole as punishment, and it was within Unicron's body that the Decepticon leader engaged Hot Rod in the battle that saw the young Autobot claim his destiny. Seizing the Matrix from around Galvatron's neck, Hot Rod was transformed by its power into Rodimus Prime, then proceeded to fulfil the prophecy by opening the talisman and releasing its power, which tore Unicron apart from within. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

Later, when injured in battle, Rodimus's consciousness briefly entered the Matrix itself and witnessed a vision that led him to believe that the answer to the mystery of the alien Quintessons currently plaguing the Autobots was held within it. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} To find his answer, Rodimus deliberately short-circuited himself and entered the Matrix a second time. Guided by the ancient Autobots within, Rodimus was shown the history of Cybertron and discovered the Quintessons' role in the creation of the Transformers. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

[[File:Darkawakening matrix pain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|The zombified Optimus Prime reacts in pain from the light of the Matrix.]]
The burden of leadership weighed heavily upon Rodimus, and he was all too eager to return the Matrix to Optimus Prime when it seemed that the Autobot leader had returned from the dead in [[2006]]. It soon transpired, however, that Optimus had been reanimated by the Quintessons as "a robotic [[zombie]]" so he would lure the [[Autobot fleet]] into a fatal trap. When Rodimus went to confront his mentor on the Autobot flagship, the Matrix's energy made Optimus too powerful to defeat in single combat but also overrode the malicious coding that the Quintessons had installed within him, properly restoring Optimus to life. His mind cleared, Optimus returned the Matrix to Rodimus before apparently sacrificing himself again to trigger the Quintessons' trap alone. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}}

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Still struggling with leadership, Rodimus tried to forget his woes with a bout of drag-racing in the hills of [[Japan]], only to be ambushed by [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]]. The two Stunticons stole the Matrix and brought it back to Galvatron, but when the Decepticon leader attempted to use its energy to power his cannon, he was instead tormented by the spirits of the Autobots within it. The terrified Galvatron instructed [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] to dispose of the Matrix, but Scourge grasped the true nature of its power where his leader could not, and instead placed it within his own chest. The Matrix's energies warped his body into a powerful, misshapen hulk, increasing his power to the point that he was able to oust Galvatron and take control of the Decepticons himself. Scourge proceeded to lead the Decepticons in an attack on Earth, only to be bested by Hot Rod, who had since learned the importance of "the burden hardest to bear", and reclaimed the Matrix once more. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

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When Optimus Prime was at last truly resurrected, he was forced to battle the [[Hate Plague]]-infected Rodimus in order to reclaim the Matrix from him, in hopes of consulting the Wisdom of the Ages to find a cure for the disease. Communicating with the mysterious It, he learned that the only way combat the madness of the plague was with wisdom, and opened the Matrix, expelling all of the wisdom within it to extinguish the disease (in the process claiming that this was also the Autobots' "darkest hour"). Although the Matrix was emptied, leaving only a shell, Optimus claimed they would have to start filling it with wisdom again, from that moment on. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

In [[2007]], Optimus Prime used the shell of the Matrix as a substitute key to access [[Vector Sigma]], where he consulted Alpha Trion on the mystery of the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}
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=====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:Madman comic PrimeHotrod.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Optimus's proposal to Hot Rod.]]
The significance of the Matrix to the Autobots was such that when Optimus Prime prepared to lead the Autobots in an evacuation of Cybertron in the year 2001, he hid the Matrix in a bunker at the construction site of the future Autobot City. Unfortunately, [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] had monitored the Autobot leader's meeting with Ultra Magnus, and moved to steal the Matrix for the Decepticons. Fate intervened in the form of Hot Rod, who defeated the Decepticons and took back the ancient Autobot relic, and at the same time received a vision of his future as the Autobot who would light Cybertron's darkest hour. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

=====Rodimus vs. Cyclonus=====
After their adventure on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], while Hot Rod, [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s were searching space for Ultra Magnus's team, they were attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. A flash of ancient knowledge he had received from the Matrix upon catching it when Optimus Prime had passed it to Magnus inspired Hot Rod to invoke the [[Challenge of Aria-Bellum]]. {{storylink|Rodimus vs. Cyclonus}}
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=====''Wings Universe''=====
{{Wingsnote}}
Nine million years ago, the Matrix of Leadership was being transported aboard the Autobot cargo hauler ''[[Van De Graaff]]'' when the ship was attacked by the Quintessons and crash-landed on the planet [[Beta-Nine]]. All aboard perished, but the Matrix was soon recovered by the crew of the ''[[Eight Track (G1)|Eight Track]]'', who safely delivered it back to Cybertron. There, the Matrix was passed into the care of Alpha Trion, who granted it to his new choice for Autobot leader, Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

=====''Deviations''=====
After viewing the massive death toll at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] claimed all the deceased had found peace in the Matrix. [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] slapped him upside the head for speaking blasphemy about the Matrix. When [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] arrived at Cybertron, he made a baragin with [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] that the newly minted Decepticon leader would destroy the Matrix in exchange for upgrades. ''En route'' to Cybertron, Hot Rod confessed to [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] that whenever he came near Optimus, he saw visions of the Prime dying as if the Matrix was trying to tell him something. Starscream, now "Megascream", then attacked but withdrew when Unicron devoured [[Moonbase One]]. The Autobots regrouped on [[Moonbase Two]] when Unicron began attacking Cybertron directly where Optimus Prime took a shuttle to the Chaos Bringer's shell, believing the Matrix could stop him. Still haunted by visions, Hot Rod secretly climbed aboard. Megascream was waiting for Optimus and combined with several of his troops to steal the Matrix. Hot Rod saved Prime from certain death and teleported him away before he opened the Matrix, destroying Unicron at the cost his own life and the talisman. In the aftermath, Optimus Prime saw a vision of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] and the newest addition to the rank of great Autobots within the Matrix: Rodimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Deviations}}

=====Japanese cartoon continuity=====
{{note|The events of the Generation 1 cartoon occur in Japanese animated continuity as described above, except that the events of 2006 are moved forward to 2010, and "The Rebirth" does not occur. A 2007 [[retcon]] built upon the original cartoon's confusing hints to create a full origin for the Matrix in this continuity.}}

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What would become known as the Matrix was a device created by Primacron to convert its wielders' accumulated experiences and wisdom into a powerful all-purpose energy. It was originally built into his assistant (also known as the "Oracle") who was then targeted and destroyed by Unicron when he realized the power of the Matrix was a threat to him. However, the Oracle's lifeforce persisted within the Matrix and fled to a dead world at the centre of the galaxy, which he used his powers to transform into a lush, green world. In time, however, the alien Quintessons came to the Oracle's world and were able to bring him under their power, transforming him into the mega-computer, Vector Sigma. Using the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], the Quintessons cyber-formed the Oracle's world into [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and the Oracle's life-giving powers were harnessed to produce a race of robotic slaves. They also found and held onto the now empty shell of the Matrix, which absorbed their malevolent brand of wisdom and filled up with corrupted, evil energy. When the Quintessons were kicked off the planet by the robots that would become the Autobots, they claimed the Matrix and, repulsed by its contents, emptied it out again. The discarded energy would one day grow sentient and become [[Devil Z]]. {{storylink|Generation 1 cartoon timeline (Japan)|2007 TakaraTomy Transformers timeline}} {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

======''The Battle of the Star Gate''======
[[File:StargateBattles matrix powered megatron.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Ka-me-ha-me-ha~!]]
In the mid-1990s, Optimus Prime put the power of the Matrix to an unconventional use when a battle in space forced him to team up with Megatron in order to stop the rampage of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], who had fused himself with the space station known as the ''[[Trigger]]''. With Megatron in gun mode clutched in his arms, Prime summoned up the Matrix's energy and channelled it through his body, into the Decepticon leader, who unleashed it all in one colossal shot of cosmic proportions. The blast obliterated Starscream's new ''Trigger''-body, but the backwash of the explosion was so great that it sent Prime, Megatron, and all the Transformers observing the battle on a fiery plummet into Earth's atmosphere. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

======''Story of Binaltech''======
In a parallel timeline that diverged off from this one thanks to the flow of history being altered by the time-tossed [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]], Optimus Prime did not die in [[2005]], and was prepared to confront Unicron himself. However, after sustaining serious injuries in the opening salvo of the battle with the chaos-bringer, Prime passed the Matrix to Ultra Magnus. Despite knowing he was not the Chosen One, Magnus bravely petitioned the Matrix to allow him to wield its power anyway, as otherwise, the Autobots' destruction was assured. The Matrix granted Magnus his wish, and its energy was used to destroy Unicron. {{storylink|Binal Time}}
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======''Kiss Players''======
After inheriting the Matrix in 2005, Rodimus Prime was horrified to discover that when he threw Galvatron out of Unicron, the Decepticon leader had wound up crash-landing on Earth, destroying [[Tokyo]]. Seeking to atone for his sins, Rodimus returned the Matrix to Ultra Magnus and became Hot Rod again, leaving both the talisman and the role of leadership in Magnus's hands {{storylink|Tonight's Big Catch!?}} for five years until he returned to his post in [[2010]].

======''The Headmasters'' cartoon======
After emptying the Matrix to cure the Hate Plague, Optimus Prime sought to restore the lifeforce that had been lost by filling it with energy drawn from the lifeforce of [[Earth]] itself. To this end, the Matrix was secreted away in the lower levels of one of many Autobot energy-gathering facilities on Earth, where Prime hoped it would steadily recharge. Whether or not this odd-sounding plan would have ''worked'' is an area of some debate, but ultimately, a different set of circumstances soon came into play...

[[File:DoublePrime matrix recharged.jpg|left|upright=1.45|thumb|Alpha Trion's spirit re-enters the Matrix, recharging it.]]
In the year [[2011]], a catastrophic side-effect of the Matrix's energy being released became apparent—without the Matrix to act as a controlling force, Vector Sigma began to destabilize, putting all of Cybertron in great danger. The Decepticons took this opportunity to invade the planet, hoping to take control of the unstable computer and by extension, the planet itself. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} During the battle that followed, Optimus Prime headed for Vector Sigma's chamber to try and bring the computer back under control, but without the Matrix—which remained hidden on Earth, its location known only to Prime himself—the only recourse would be to give up his own life. To stop Prime from making this sacrifice, Hot Rod led the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] in a methodical search across Earth, checking every Autobot energy facility. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} After successfully locating the Matrix in the last possible hiding place and evading his pursuers, Hot Rod returned to Cybertron, arriving in Vector Sigma's chamber just as Optimus Prime was facing off against the Decepticons. The ghost of Alpha Trion, who had survived the emptying of the Matrix and who had led Prime safely to the computer chamber, merged with the Matrix, restoring its lost lifeforce and giving it the power to once again transform Hot Rod into Rodimus Prime. The two Primes dispatched the Decepticons, but before Rodimus could use the Matrix to stabilize Vector Sigma, Optimus Prime sacrificed himself by merging with the computer to bring it back under control. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

Some time later, when Cybertron was subsequently devastated thanks to the machinations of Decepticon Headmaster leader [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], Rodimus Prime voyaged into space to search for a new homeworld for the Transformers, taking the Matrix with him. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}
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======''The Headmasters'' comic======
On his many travels through space, the Matrix gave Rodimus Prime courage to face every challenge that presented itself. In addition to the teachings of the ancient Autobots, the energy of Earth's lifeforce that now dwelled within the Matrix as well truly opened Rodimus's eyes to the beauty of Earth and humanity. Believing that Transformers should aspire to be more like human beings, he returned to Earth and announced his desire for humans and Transformers to live and work together to move forward and evolve. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 8|The Headmasters #8}}

======''G-2'' story pages and pack-in manga======
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Presumably, Rodimus Prime must have returned the Matrix to Optimus Prime when he was restored to life as Star Convoy, since Prime had the talisman back in his chest when he adopted his "Hero" body at the beginning of the renewed war against Megatron some number of years after 2025. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 1}} A research team led by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]], and [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]] later discovered new properties of the Matrix, which prompted Megatron to duel Optimus Prime in the [[Mirtonian constellation]] in order to steal the Matrix for himself. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 4}} Megatron fatally wounded Prime, but the ancient Autobots within the Matrix were able to restore him thanks to the newly discovered power Jetfire's team had learned of: the [[Reconfiguration Matrix]], which repaired and restored Prime in a new Laser Rod body. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 5}}

======e-HOBBY storyline======
Having briefly held the Matrix, Ultra Magnus's spark was among the chosen few which retained autonomy within the Allspark. Sensing the threat [[Galvatron II]] posed to the universe with his fleet of [[Warworld]]s, Magnus used the powers of the Reconfiguration Matrix to resurrect himself in a new body based on Prime's Laser Rod form so that he could battle the Decepticon leader. It didn't go very well. {{storylink|Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version}}
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======''Legends'' comic======
Alpha Trion and the Matrix played a role in Hot Rod's conversion to a [[Micromaster]]. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} During the rise of Galvatron II, Optimus Prime contacted the spirit of Alpha Trion within the Matrix and asked him to locate and bring back Ultra Magnus's spark. The process of resurrecting Magnus also brought Trion himself back in a diminutive body connected to the powers of the Matrix. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#Resurrection Chapter|Resurrection Chapter}} Scourge later captured Alpha Trion to draw upon the Matrix's energy, but it ended up overloading his [[transtector]], which exploded. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 26|Bonus Edition Vol. 26}}

====Start Your Own Decoy Collection====
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Through unknown means, the Decepticons were able to steal the Creation Matrix and holed it up in their headquarters. In order to stage a recovery, the Autobots created an army of [[Decoy]]s to distract the Decepticon forces, while Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, Kup and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] secretly penetrated the base. Fighting their way through a slew of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], the team discovered the Matrix in a transparent case. Blurr blasted it open at Hot Rod's direction, and the Autobots successfully escaped with the talisman back in their possession. {{storylink|Start Your Own Decoy Collection|The Decepticon Deception}}
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====Beast Era====
=====''Beast Wars'' cartoon=====
[[File:OptimalSituation spark holder.jpg|thumb|The similarity between Prime's "spark holder" and the Matrix was a source of some confusion.]]
Several enigmatic references were made to the Matrix by the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Warriors]] at various points, though it is never precisely clear if they are referring to the Matrix of Leadership, the Allspark dimension, [[Matrix (facility)|the protoform production facility on Cybertron]] that also goes by that name, or some theoretical conglomeration of any of the above that they only speak of out of misconception.

When the body of Optimus Prime was fatally wounded by [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] opened Prime's chest compartment in order to take the Autobot leader's spark into his own body for safety. Prime's spark was shown to be contained within a holder shaped just like the Matrix of Leadership, and Rhinox remarked that Prime's spark had "the Matrix with it". {{storylink|Optimal Situation}}
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=====3H comics=====
While experiencing a swirl of visions from throughout history, the [[Covenant (group)|Covenant]] witnessed the Matrix being torn by the [[Liege Maximo]] from the body of the enigmatic [[Primon]], its first holder. {{storylink|Covenant (story)|Covenant}}

[[File:Sparkholderprimevaldawn.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|The Matrix, beneath Prime's "spark holder".]]
The confusion surrounding the Matrix-like "spark holder" in Prime's chest and its relation to the actual Matrix of Leadership was clarified when it was revealed that the Matrix was actually concealed in a compartment beneath Prime's own spark, a deception specifically designed to protect the Matrix and keep it from those who would misuse its power.

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Following the end of the Beast Wars, the deceased [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] was resurrected, having harnessed the powers of the alien [[Vok]] with the intention of stealing the Matrix and delivering it to his master, Unicron. Seeking to keep the Matrix out of Tarantulas's hands, the Vok took the talisman from the sleeping Optimus Prime and used its power to transform the discarded control suit the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] had previously used to manipulate Optimus Primal into [[Primal Prime]]. Primal Prime was made guardian of the Matrix, and filled with all the wisdom of the past leaders within it. {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 1}} Unfortunately, the Vok had miscalculated: While it was within Optimus Prime, the Matrix had been safe, but once they had broken the forces that had bound it to Prime in order to transfer it to their creation, it had become vulnerable. This was proven in drastic fashion when, in the following battle, Tarantulas was able to overpower Primal Prime and rip the Matrix from his body. {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 2}} The shock threw Primal Prime into a comatose state, while Tarantulas took the Matrix back to his lab to await the completion of the [[unspace|transwarp]] portal that would take him and his prize to Unicron. {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 3}}

{{note|"Primeval Dawn" was never finished as a result of [[3H Productions]] losing the Transformers license. Obviously enough, its finale would have seen our heroes recover the Matrix from Tarantulas and replace it in Optimus Prime's chest.}}
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====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
[[File:Ancients.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|The Matrix-shaped platform above the Oracle Tank.]]
Most modern Cybertronians eschew the mythology of the Matrix as set out by the [[Council of Ancients]], which claims that it is a conduit for the energies of Primus, choosing instead to believe in [[atechnogenesis]]. Despite this, Transformer society still holds the Matrix itself in great reverence, as, product of a deity or not, it is indisputably the most effective source of new Transformer life. Many conflicting stories and rumors swirl about the Matrix's true nature, born of claims that the Council actively prevented Alpha Trion from telling the general public more about it, but what ''is'' known about the talisman is that it is a virtually limitless source of energy. Only those with an affinity for the Matrix can wield its power; these Transformers are typically those chosen to be the next Prime, who often receive physical augmentation when the Matrix is taken into their bodies. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye #8}} The Ancients claim that the Matrix contains the wisdom of all sparks that return to it after death, though they do keep a more tangible version of that sort of thing in the form of a [[Golden Disk (council)|golden disk]] that holds the knowledge of past Primes. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}
[[File:TWW1 prime gets matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|150 points to Gryffindor!]]

The earliest known bearer of the Matrix was [[Primon|Alpha Prime]], who was succeeded by Guardian Prime, and then Sentinel Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye #8}} Around 8.2 million years ago, seeking to use the Matrix to power the planetary turbine engines he had discovered beneath Cybertron's surface, Megatron attacked and killed Sentinel Prime, only to discover upon tearing his victim open that the Matrix was gone, having already been given by Sentinel Prime to the Council of Ancients for unknown reasons (perhaps having foreseen his own death). The Council subsequently chose a data archivist named Optronix to be the new bearer of the Matrix, and brought him to the [[Oracle Tank]], in which both he and the Matrix were immersed. Optronix was enlarged and strengthened by the Matrix, and transformed into Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}}

Soon after, Megatron attacked Prime in the catacombs beneath Cybertron and cracked open his form, exposing the Matrix. A blinding flash burst from the Matrix, showing Prime and Megatron visions of future conflicts on Earth and [[Nebulos]], but it was implied that Optimus somehow used the Matrix to force Megatron to forget these visions. How much knowledge he himself retained is unknown. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}}
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Millions of years later, after their war on Earth, the Transformers were set to return to Cybertron aboard the [[Ark II]] in 1999, at which point Optimus Prime gave [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] a piece of the Matrix as a promise that he would be back. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}} The Ark II proved to have been sabotaged, however, and exploded in mid-flight, leaving the world to believe that the Transformers were dead until 2002, when the terrorist [[Lazarus]] recovered several of their bodies and reprogrammed them for use as weapons that he would sell on the black market. The American military recovered the body of Optimus Prime and [[Robert Hallo|General Hallo]] drafted Spike to help in bringing him back to life, {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 1|Prime Directive #1}} which Spike accomplished by returning the portion of the Matrix Prime had given him. Thus restored, Prime revived the other surviving Autobots by casting the light of the Matrix across the Arctic landscape where their bodies lay, melting away the ice that held them and bringing them back online. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}
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When the Autobots and Decepticons were finally able to return to Cybertron, a chain of events ultimately led Optimus Prime into a confrontation with Shockwave in Vector Sigma's chamber. Knocking Prime out and blasting his chest open, Shockwave harnessed the energy of the Matrix and used it to access Vector Sigma's databanks in an attempt to learn all of the dark secrets at the heart of Cybertron. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Before Shockwave could complete his dark experiments, enemy forces converged on his lab, so the Decepticon logician tore the Matrix from Prime's body, intending to flee, only to be stopped and defeated by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. Grimlock recovered the Matrix and returned it to Prime, {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} but the trauma of its forceful removal necessitated that Prime spend an extended session in a [[CR chamber]] to recover. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

=====''The Transformers Trilogy'' novels=====
Captured by the enigmatic aliens known as the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]] and imprisoned inside their giant techno-organic bodies, Optimus Prime found himself forced into a suicide ploy, using a torrent of energon from the Matrix to destroy the creatures from within, willing to take himself with it. The gateway back to Earth was opened by Spike at the last moment, allowing Prime to hold off on his sacrifice, but unfortunately, the Keepers came through the portal as well. {{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}} During the battle that ensued against the Keepers in [[Las Vegas]], a pool of pure energon was uncovered beneath the city, which Prime combined with the energon of the Matrix to temporarily imbue himself with incredible power. Simultaneously, the American government launched a nuclear missile at Las Vegas in order to destroy both the Transformers and the Keepers, but the super-charged Prime was able to capture the missile's explosion in a net of Matrix energy, hurling it at the Keepers and blasting them through their portal. {{storylink|Transformers: Annihilation|Annihilation}}

Following the Keepers' apparent defeat, Megatron called Prime in on a favour he had extracted from him in order to ensure his co-operation when they had been captives of the Keepers: Prime was to hand over the Matrix itself. Prime complied, partially out of honor, and partially due to the fact that he knew Megatron, as a Decepticon, would be unable to use the Matrix's power. Unfortunately, Prime had not reckoned with Megatron's giant soldier, [[Omega Sentinel (G1)|Omega Sentinel]], who was actually a reprogrammed Autobot whose non-Decepticon circuitry could interface with the Matrix to some extent. Omega Sentinel used his new Matrix-powered strength to destroy the White House, but the talisman's effect on his systems was immediately apparent by the fact that no life was lost in the attack. When the Sentinel refused to kill the Keeper-controlled [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and Starscream on Megatron's orders, the Decepticon leader realized that the Matrix was influencing the giant and had him remove it from his body. The Matrix was recovered by the Keepers' agent [[Franklin Townsend]] and brought to the pocket-dimension into which the aliens had been transported, but Optimus Prime pursued Townsend and recovered the Matrix, once again intending to use it to destroy his alien enemies by collapsing the pocket dimension, at the cost of his own life. And once again the portal opened, leaving Prime content to force the Keepers back with the Matrix's light while he himself returned to Earth. However, Prime was unable to shut the portal off, required as he was to devote his attention to using the Matrix to keep the creatures from passing through the gateway. Salvation came in the form of the Omega Sentinel, the Matrix's effect on his systems persisting even after its removal: the giant threw himself and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] into the portal just as Prime shut off the Matrix, collapsing the gate and sealing the Keepers away forever. {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}}

====''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''====
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Optimus Prime was formerly a simple data archivist until the Matrix chose him to be the new leader of the Autobots. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

Renegade military artificial intelligence [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] learned about the Matrix whilst downloading information on the history of Cybertron from Soundwave, and ''really'' liked the bit about "bestowing great power". {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}} He subsequently captured Optimus Prime and tried to convince him to give up the Matrix peacefully. From Serpent O.R.'s point of view, he was a great and respected leader too, so surely the Matrix would deem him a worthy bearer. In addition, he was sure the ancient relic would provide him with a spark so he could finally understand what life and death really meant. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}
[[File:ArtofWar5 hawk serpentor matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|My God... the Matrix has given us eye lasers!]]
Unfortunately, Prime disagreed, so Serpent O.R. ended up having to take the Matrix by force. As he had planned, the Matrix did deem him worthy and did give him a soul, all while transforming him into a new form to boot. However, with his newfound wisdom, "Serpentor Prime" quickly saw the error of his ways, and would've committed suicide if it weren't for [[Cobra Commander]] hijacking his body. In order to stop the commander, [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] tried to take the Matrix away from him, and was deemed worthy of it as well. This caused a power feedback that destroyed Serpent O.R., fried Cobra Commander's mind, and imbued Hawk with all the knowledge of the Matrix. While the artifact was unharmed and was returned to Optimus Prime when everything was over, the knowledge that now filled Hawk's mind gave him visions of future conflicts to come. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

In addition to vision, the Matrix also gave Hawk the ability to control machinery with his mind, converse with Transformers telepathically, and force enough information into Transformers to incapacitate them with a single touch. Unfortunately, it also gave him recurring nightmares about an [[Unicron/Generation 1|angry god]]. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}}
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====''Transformers/G.I. Joe''====
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As the Autobots and Decepticons on Earth lay deactivated among the [[Fera Islands]], the Matrix was discovered by local [[human]]s, and became the sacred relic of a group of monks, who built it into the chest of a statue. Unfortunately, a rumour spread that the glowing blue orb possessed by the monks was an "ultimate weapon", and in 1938, [[Cobra]] massacred the monks and stole the Matrix. When [[Major Bludd]] touched the relic, the Decepticons who laid dormant on the island were reactivated. {{storylink|The Line}}

The Matrix subsequently came into the possession of [[Cobra Commander]], who learned that he could use it to hurt and weaken [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Using this method, he blackmailed the Decepticons into serving him. {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} In the end, Cobra Commander was killed, and [[Snake-Eyes]] grabbed the Matrix. By this time, the Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] were under attack by the unstoppable [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], so [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] urged Snake-Eyes to smash the Matrix, in hopes that the destruction of the life-giving artifact would take away Bruticus's lifeforce. Snake-Eyes complied and let Bruticus crush the Matrix with his wildly swinging fists, causing a flash of blue light that killed all Transformers present. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}
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====2005 IDW continuity====
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According to religious legend, the core of the Matrix was created from [[Solomus]], the god of wisdom, trapped in the form of a crystal by [[Mortilus]], the god of death. Following the defeat of Mortilus, Solomus managed to transform his crystal prison into the Matrix—a conduit for the energies of [[Primus]], who had himself transformed into the life-giving computer Vector Sigma. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (2): The God War|The God War}}

In actuality, the Matrix was created by [[Rung (G1)|Primus]], {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unremembering}} and passed onto the [[Knights of Cybertron]] when they left to explore new worlds. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}} Legend says that they called it the "Creation Matrix" for the life-giving abilities they believed its connection to Vector Sigma granted it. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} When the Knights landed on the medical hub of [[Mederi]], the moon's telepathic field, intended to induce happiness in euthanasia patients so they could die in peace, inadvertently convinced them they had discovered a perfect mechanical world, which they dubbed "[[Cyberutopia]]." To share this discovery with their homeworld, they inscribed a map to Mederi inside the Matrix's crystal core, and sent it back to Cybertron (via currently-unknown means), hoping the rest of their kind would follow it and join them in eternal happiness. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}

It was, perhaps, fortunate that this roadmap to a peaceful death was never discovered by contemporary Cybertronians; upon its return to Cybertron, the Matrix was used by [[Solus Prime]] in the construction of the mighty [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] sword, becoming the jewel on the hilt of the blade, which came to be wielded by [[Prima]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} The Matrix's integration into the Saber survived in the folklore of both Cybertron and [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}} with the latter culture regarding it as the "Matrix of Light". {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}} {{storylink|O Ship of State|Victorion profile in Revolution #3}} In [[Velocitron]]ian culture, the device remained known as the Creation Matrix. {{storylink|Primeless, Part 2}}

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Those capable of bearing the Matrix within them are marked by certain [[Signs of Affinity|signs of affinity]]: having optics the same shade of "liberty blue" as the [[Matrix Flame]], finding ''[[Living metal#2005 IDW continuity|sentio metallico]]'' wet to the touch, becoming giddy when standing on a [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]], and the ability to make a [[photonic crystal]] "snap" when placed in their chest. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

The cruel supremacist [[Nova Prime]], a former lieutenant of Prima's, is the earliest known bearer of the Matrix in recent history, though exactly how he came to carry it after Prima's death is unknown. Nova observed that the pulsewaves from Vector Sigma which generated new sparks from the substance of Cybertron and its moon were lessening in regularity, and, fearing (correctly) that they would one day stop entirely, tasked his scientists with studying the Matrix, hoping that the life-giving power the legends said it possessed could be tapped into. A team led by [[Solomus|Tyrest]] set to the task, and succeeded in finding a way to generate sparks from the Matrix in abundance, producing a vast reservoir of them which were stockpiled and steadily rolled out into society as new bodies were constructed for them. The true origin of these "Matrixed" sparks was hidden from the general public, and a cover story was put into place that claimed they were created via "spark splicing", using the energy of an existing spark to ignite a new one. Transformers created in this manner were described as "constructed cold", while those born naturally were "forged". {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

Eventually, the Matrix would yield no more sparks, causing Tyrest and his team to believe it had run dry. In reality, one of the scientists had had an attack of conscience and stolen the Matrix, replacing it with a facsimile and hiding the real one away in the subterranean labyrinth of the [[Undergrid]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} Once Nova Prime left the planet aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark-1]] and vanished into the [[Benzuli Expanse]],<ref>Author Simon Furman implied in a [http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/12/another-quick-qa/ December 2007 Q&A on his blog] and in the narration of ''[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]'' that in his original plans for this story, Nova ''did'' take the Matrix into the Dead Universe (Optimus Prime is never shown to carry it in Furman's stories), where it would have "become" something. Presumably, it was his intention for it to become the Darkness itself, which would not have been the separate entity it was in the finished story. These plans were cut short and wrapped up when Furman left the series, and subsequent writers established that Optimus had indeed been carrying the Matrix all along.</ref> the fake Matrix was protected by the presumably-unwitting [[Primal Vanguard]], carried by its leader [[Delta Magnus]] during a period known as the [[Interregnum]] until a new bearer was chosen. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} [[Nominus Prime]] is the earliest recorded Matrix-bearer after Nova, but whether he was his direct successor or not is unknown. It's also unclear whether Nominus Prime was aware that the Matrix was a fake. It's likely he did, since Nominus presumably falsified an "affinity for the Matrix" somehow in order to be named Prime.

Many Transformers embraced the religion surrounding the Matrix during the time of Nominus's reign, though with exceptions, such as police captain [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]], who remained sceptical of its touted divinity. Some Transformers would even [[tattoo]] an image of the Matrix on their bodies as evidence of their faith, such Orion's co-worker [[Springarm]] {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} and the trainee theoretician [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} Nominus's reign was a time of great civil unrest, however; a senator named [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] hoped that a new Matrix-bearer might steer the planet off the path to self-destruction the corrupt [[Senate]] had placed it upon, and so began selecting promising young Cybertronians like [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta]] and Orion Pax, befriending and rebuilding them with Matrix chambers in their chests. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

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In order to take control of the Matrix's life-giving powers, the corrupt forces within the Senate arranged for an attack upon Nominus Prime, moving him into hiding so they could gain unfettered access to the talisman. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} Upon opening Nominus's chest, however, the Senate at last discovered that the Matrix had been replaced with a fake. Furious, they had Nominus killed, establishing a cover story that he had died of a rust infection, and announcing that their security head [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel]] was showing signs of Matrix affinity, paving the way for him to become Sentinel Prime. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} The fake Matrix was then transformed into a bomb as part of a plot to incriminate and round up the burgeoning Decepticon faction, {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}} but a team led by Orion Pax uncovered the scheme, broke into the [[Primal Basilica]] and removed the Matrix-bomb, which Orion then detonated to win a battle with the [[Heavies]]. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} It was not long after this that tensions exploded in the outbreak of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]; {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} {{storylink|The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}} when reflecting back on this time, [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] distilled the reasons behind the outbreak of the conflict down to blaming the Matrix as the root cause. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}}

[[File:AHM7 megs rips out matrix.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Megatron, [[Ratchet (WFC)|I needed that]]!]]
Sentinel was succeeded by Zeta Prime, who much like his predecessor used a new fake Matrix (with lights installed!) to claim the title, and only those involved with Sentinel's scheme were aware of the truth. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}} {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}} Zeta was subsequently killed by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], who then hurled Orion Pax into the Undergrid, where Orion found the hiding place of the true Matrix. The damaged Pax was called out to by the Matrix, which asked him to take hold of it. Upon doing so, he was linked to the sparks of every single Cybertronian alive and was overcome by the pain, fear and loneliness his people were experiencing. As power of the Matrix repaired his body, he realized that it was not only a symbol of leadership or creation, but a "Matrix of our sparks" in which [['Til all are one|all were one]]. With his newfound clarity and the Matrix in his chest, Orion declared his name to be Optimus Prime and set out to bring freedom to Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformation (issue)|Transformation}} Just thereafter, the Matrix guided him to the ruins of [[Nyon]] and allowed him to sense and awaken the dormant lifeforce of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], who was in deep slumber below the city. {{storylink|Rise}}

Optimus Prime would later try to unleash the power of the Matrix in an attempt to vanquish the ancient monster [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], but was for some reason unable to open it. {{storylink|Annihilation}} He revealed his possession of the Matrix to [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] as proof of his Primehood, {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} and later used its cleansing powers to purge the influence of [[Pentius]]'s spark from Megatron's body. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}} At some point Prime took a sabbatical and left the Matrix in the care of [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]], whom it took to so well legend says it had to be surgically removed from his chest. {{storylink|Little Victories}}

After the Transformers' conflict moved to Earth in the present day, Megatron determined to separate Optimus Prime from the Matrix. He was unaware of what the Matrix was actually capable of, but viewed any unknown element as a potential threat, and reasoned that even if he could not use it himself, it would still be safer in his hands than in those of his enemies. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 2: Altered Carbon|Altered Carbon}} To this end, Megatron staged a trap for the Autobots with the aid of the traitorous [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]], catching them off-guard with his newly created gestalt [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Devastator]]. Defeated, the Autobots were dumped via space bridge in the ruins of Cybertron, but not before Megatron tore the Matrix from Prime's chest himself. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}}

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When Megatron was defeated a year later and his forces were routed off of Earth, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] took up the role of leader and "inherited" the captive Matrix. Frustrated by his failure to find any "ultimate power" within it after several cycles of study, he decided to throw it away, only to be caught by [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] just before blowing it out an airlock. Scrabbling for an explanation as to why he had the Matrix and reminded by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] of its massive symbolic importance to the Autobots, Starscream claimed he had been "chosen" by the talisman and now wielded its power. He went on to make this declaration before all the Decepticons, boosting morale and rallying them beneath him, but immediately regretted the decision. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Uneasy Lies the Head}} And rightfully so: with the Matrix hung around his neck on a chain, its subtle influence on his mind over the next three years made the Decepticon air commander subdued and withdrawn, lost in contemplation of its mysteries, lashing out violently at any Decepticons who tried to touch it. This left him open to a brash attack by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]], who infiltrated the Decepticons' asteroid base in order to recover the Matrix. Hot Rod actually ''shot'' the Matrix to cause a discharge of energy that knocked Starscream out, then attempted to escape with the Matrix in hand, but was confronted by the newly repaired Megatron. He proceeded to blast both the Matrix and Hot Rod through the base wall, setting them adrift in the void of space. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}} Starscream's possession of the "potentially threatening" Matrix had previously made Megatron hesitant to take back leadership of the Decepticons, but with the artifact lost in space, he had nothing to fear and quickly reclaimed his position. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 2: Altered Carbon|Altered Carbon}}

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As they drifted through space together, the Matrix fused itself to Hot Rod's chest, keeping him alive and healing the damage Megatron had done. Eventually, Hot Rod crash-landed on the planet [[LV-118]], where he was taken captive by the [[Ilxian]] "[[Admiral]]", a stranded alien who sought to use the Matrix as a power source for his ship. With help from [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], another Autobot stranded on the planet, Hot Rod was able to seize control of the Admiral's ship, and allowed Wheelie to tap the energy of the Matrix to get them off the planet. {{storylink|Space Opera Part 1: The Stars My Destination|The Stars My Destination}} Knocked unconscious by the process, Hot Rod awoke some time later to find that Wheelie had been able to remove the Matrix from his chest, and had piloted the ship to Cybertron. Knowing that the planet was overrun by the [[Insecticon swarm]], Hot Rod tried to convince Wheelie that they needed to leave right away, but that proved impossible, as the Matrix had ceased providing power to the ship. Things on Cybertron turned out to be better than Hot Rod had thought, though, as they met up with [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and Sunstreaker, who provided a fuel cell for their ship. {{storylink|Space Opera Act 2: Out of the Silent Planet|Out of the Silent Planet}} The entire group returned to Earth, where Hot Rod made his first duty the return of the Matrix to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|Orphans of the Helix}}

Departing for Cybertron aboard [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] with Megatron a captive, Prime removed the Matrix from his chest in order to prove to himself that even without its wisdom, he still had the ability to make rational judgements under his own power. [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] watched over the talisman while Prime deliberated on Megatron's fate, and was holding it while he examined the damaged Sunstreaker, whose ability to walk was suddenly restored by its power. Although Prime ultimately concluded that Megatron's fate should be left for Megatron himself to decide, he did experience one disquieting revelation: Hot Rod revealed that when the Matrix had bonded with him, he had experienced not pain, as Optimus had felt, but unbridled elation. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}}

[[File:DoOP split matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Where'd you get the Matrix?" "We found it." "Found it? In Altihex? The Matrix is tropical!"]]
Upon the Autobots' return to Cybertron, they were faced with the threat of [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]], latest carrier of the [[Darkness (G1)|Heart of Darkness]], who combined it with Vector Sigma in order to allow [[D-Void]] to emerge into the universe through Cybertron. To prevent this, Optimus Prime opened the Matrix, which succeeded in stopping D-Void, but also left the Matrix spent, its crystal core darkened and split in two. {{storylink|Chaos Part Four: Genesis|Genesis}} With unrest growing between the Autobots and the unaligned Transformers in the process of returning to the planet, Prime brought the two halves of the Matrix to [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]] for study, and the scientist discovered that the crystal was artificial, designed to [[photonic crystal|split in two]], and contained a map of the stars. [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] believed the map would lead the way to the long-lost [[Knights of Cybertron]], and Rodimus elected to gather a crew and follow the path it charted, much to acting leader [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]'s consternation. Optimus Prime gave each of them one of the Matrix-halves, before departing Cybertron himself in hopes of ending the civil unrest. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} Optimus kept the shell of the Matrix and returned it to within his chest cavity. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}}

When Rodimus set foot on [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], a billion sparks suddenly lit up on the moon's surface, something he credited to the Matrix half he was carrying. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} Having developed a belief that Cybertronians born from the Matrix were inherently evil, Tyrest used his knowledge of the talisman to construct the [[universal killswitch]]—a device capable of killing all cold constructed Transformers in existence by scrambling their unique sparkcode. Rodimus was able to put a stop to the process by hooking himself up to the machine and using his Matrix half to reinstate the code, but the crystal was shattered in the process. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}} He later scattered the dust of the Matrix on Luna 1 in honor of the sparks that were lost before they could be harvested. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}} Optimus was...displeased when he learned of this. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}}

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The other half of the Matrix remained in Bumblebee's care until his death, after which it fell back into the hands of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}} On his anniversary of becoming Prime, he returned to where he had found it all those years ago, hoping to find some of the same hope to press forward. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}} He later spoke with [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] about the Matrix where she said if the Matrix chose him, it had a good reason. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} When contact with [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] was established, Optimus was unwilling to let Starscream exploit it and all the other colonies. With Windblade at his side he passed through [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Space bridge|spacebridge]] to the chamber of the [[Forgefire Parliament]] where Windblade proclaimed him to be a Prime. The [[Mistress of Flame]] demanded proof of this and Optimus revealed the glowing Matrix to all. The natives of the planet bowed in his presence and revered him as a god, equal to [[Primus]] and the [[Thirteen]] Primes. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} After being immobilized by [[Victorion]], Optimus recounted the history of the Matrix but stated he believed it to simply be a piece of advanced technology not a mystical artifact while also expressing confusion over why it had flared on Caminus. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

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When Optimus had his chest ripped open by a mutated [[Baron Karza]], the Matrix shone through the damages. {{storylink|Valley Forge}}

Atop the [[Matterhorn]], waiting for [[Quintesson Cruiser|an alien spacecraft]], Optimus regarded the Matrix only for it to suddenly glow. An unimpressed [[Pyra Magna]] simply revealed that the Matrix was simply reacting to the nearby [[Ore-13]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}} When talking to [[Aileron]], Optimus again expressed that he did not believe the Matrix to be a divine artifact, calling it a "pulsewave generator". He noted however that could he use its symbolic importance to do good. Pyra Magna overheard his comment and was... displeased. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}} After the Autobots and Junkions had gone to war, Optimus realized the precariousness of the situation and revealed the Matrix to all, allowing the assembled species to begin a peaceful resolution to the conflict. {{storylink|New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets|Feel Safe Without Regrets}}

When Optimus Prime was thrown into the [[Crystal City]] [[black hole]], Starscream watched with amusement as the Matrix was ripped apart by the gravitational forces. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}} Though the physical object had been destroyed, the powerful idea that the Matrix represented survived with Optimus when he found himself in [[infraspace]]. Realizing the symbolism that the artifact carried could represent a means to escape the realm of pure information, Optimus began to channel its power, {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}} expanding the black hole and allowing his and Bumblebee's minds to escape infraspace. This came at the heavy cost of disintegrating the Matrix's avatar, destroying the talisman once and for all. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}} {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}}

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Though the original Matrix was no more, Primus—now going by the name Rung—would rediscover his ancient memories and his alternate mode's ability to manufacture more Matrices. Though the [[Omega Guardian]]s pushed for him to forge three duplicates as part of their evil plan to blow up the Functionist Council's false Primus avatar, [[Team Rodimus (G1)|Team Rodimus]] hit on the plan to use twelve duplicates to overload [[Vector Sigma]] via the [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]]s. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unremembering}} Though Rung managed to produce the Matrices, doing so claimed his life. His sacrifice would not be in vain, however, as all twelve were opened and used to free Cybertron from the council's tyranny. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}}

In Megatron's [[Galactic Council]] presided trial, Rodimus would falsely testify that Megatron had opened one of the duplicate Matrices, swaying some of the more religious races on the jury. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}

=====The Functionist Universe=====
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When the [[Functionist Council]] overthrew the [[Senate]], [[Twelve-of-Twelve]] obtained the false Matrix from Nominus and gave it to [[Six-of-Twelve]]. After obsessively studying the artifact, Six-of-Twelve came to believe Primus was speaking to him through it and integrated it into his head casing. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}}

When the council discovered Rung's ability to produce [[photonic crystal]]s, Six-of-Twelve tried to tap the Matrix to reignite Nova Prime's old cold construction program, but discovered that the Matrix was a useless fake. Undaunted, he turned the Matrix into a weapon that was able to suspend Cybertronians in a field of agonizing energy. When Rodimus was caught in this field, he immediately knew that Six-of-Twelve's Matrix was a false due to being familiar with the energies of the genuine article. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 5: Modes of Production|Modes of Production}}
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====''Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun'' manga====
[[File:Henkei11 matrix.jpg|thumb|left|IT BURNS!!]]
When the demented [[Galvatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Galvatron]] went on a rampage in [[Hoshinochō]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots were forced to abandoned the secrecy with which they had been operating on Earth in order to confront the villain and save the human lives he was threatening. Just as Galvatron targeted the Autobots' human ally [[Wataru Hoshinoumi]], Optimus Prime threw himself into the path of the villain's attack, and was knocked unconscious by the force of the attack. In addition to rendering Prime insensate, however, Galvatron's blow had also shattered his chest, exposing the Matrix of Leadership that was kept within. Responding to Wataru's ability to manipulate [[energon]], the Matrix surged to life, restoring Prime and boosting his strength. The light of the Matrix also revealed an unexpected deception: the Autobots were not merely fighting Galvatron, but [[Cyclonus (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Cyclonus]], possessed by Galvatron's disembodied spark! {{storylink|A Nightmare, Once Again}} Summoning up the Matrix's energy, Prime struck Cyclonus with one almighty Matrix-powered punch, utterly obliterating his body and causing Galvatron's spark to dissipate. {{storylink|To the Sea of Stars}}
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====''Robot Heroes''====
[[File:Robotheroes primus and matrix.jpg|thumb|By the power of Grayskull! I AM OPTIMUS PRIME!]]
The Matrix is a glowing crystal that gives the Autobots knowledge. It was created by the first Transformer, Primus, who gave it to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|I Am Optimus Prime (Robot Heroes)|I Am Optimus Prime}}

====''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''====
The Matrix was passed down to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] before his death. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] later defeated Prime and stole the Matrix, which he bonded with his [[black hole]] spark and used to subjugate [[Primus]] himself, allowing him to shape Cybertron according to his wishes. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}

Atop the Dyson Sphere above the Sun, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] managed to rip the Matrix from Megatron before a reborn Optimus Prime hurled Megatron into the sun. The Decepticon managed to hold onto the Matrix however, taking it with him only for [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to seize the Matrix for himself. It was then snatched by [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] beginning a game of "hot potato" before [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] managed to return it to Optimus. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====
To save Earth from the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]], Optimus Prime sacrificed himself and the Matrix. {{storylink|Book of Logos}} With the talisman lost to the Transformers, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] was instead felled by the [[Point One Percenter]]s, prompting [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] to genetically engineer more of them. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

====''Of Masters and Mayhem''====
During the Great War, the Decepticon scientists made attempts to recreate the power of the Creation Matrix, using a reasonable facsimile, or the genuine article to create Jetfire. [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]] was an attempt to grow a Matrix shell, an experiment which eventually led to the creation of the [[Matrix of Malice]]. {{storylink|Foundation and Wreckage Part 1: Deadly Aim|Deadly Aim}}

====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons====
In the aftermath of the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]], [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] no longer felt worthy to carry the Matrix of Leadership and instead decided to return it to the [[Chorus of the Primes]], reverting to Hot Rod. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}} The [[Mistress of Flame]] criticized his decision, claiming they would need the Matrix to stop [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s rampage. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}} The Matrix projected a message to Optimus Prime, granting him a vision of future events, including the role the Matrix itself would play, prompting Optimus to head back towards the battlefield. {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} Learning from [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] that Rodimus had given up the Matrix, Optimus entered the Chorus chamber in the [[Primal Basilica]] and asked to take back the Matrix, which the Chorus obliged. {{storylink|Desperate Actions}} Guiding Perceptor to a secret exit below the Basilica, Optimus asked him to take the Matrix and get as far away as possible, lest Trypticon obtain it and use its power to become unstoppable. {{storylink|Run for Our Lives}}

After running only a short while, the Matrix spoke to Perceptor and detailed its own plan; despite his apprehension, Perceptor did as it asked and tricked Trypticon into swallowing both himself and the Matrix. {{storylink|Consumed}} However, because the Matrix could only be used by its chosen wielder, Trypticon could not contain its power and ejected it and Perceptor from his body, along with the previously-swallowed [[Victorion]] and the [[Enigma of Combination]] and the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] possessing the Titan. Before Victorion could reclaim the Matrix and Enigma, they were surrounded by a barrier of flame as [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] revealed himself. After killing Optimus and issuing a series of vague threats, Megatronus grabbed the Matrix and the Enigma for himself and blasted off into the sky. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}}

Megatronus later removed the Matrix from its storage and installed it and the Enigma into an unknown device in the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]]. {{storylink|Without Warning}} Megatron eventually realized that Megatronus planned to use the Enigma to merge the Matrix's energy with the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]], creating a weapon capable of killing every Transformer in the universe. Learning of Megatronus's use of the Matrix, the Unicron-controlled Rodimus Cron turned on him, declaring the Matrix must be destroyed. {{storylink|Consequences}} Megatronus returned to the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]] and installed the Blaster into his doomsday weapon, beginning siphoning the life force from every Transformer's spark. Perceptor attempted to remove the Matrix and the other relics, but his efforts proved unsuccessful as Solus Prime began to return. {{storylink|Collision Course}} Unicron appeared, now fully in possession of Rodimus, and attempted to take the Matrix while Megatronus attempted to stop him. [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] resumed attacking the machine until it finally released the relics, and the Matrix interfaced with Primal, creating a shield protecting them from Megatronus. Having been chosen by the Matrix as its new bearer, Primal placed it in his chest, transforming him into Optimal Optimus. {{storylink|Megatronus Unleashed}}

In the aftermath of Megatronus's and Unicron's defeats, Optimus Prime was resurrected thanks to his connection to the Matrix. He praised the Matrix's choice of Optimal as the new Prime, and agreed to guide him in his newfound role as the leader of Cybertron. {{storylink|Saga's End}}

====''Star Trek vs. Transformers''====
While mind-melded with Optimus Prime, [[Spock]] glimpsed a memory of the Matrix. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}}

====2019 IDW continuity====
Perhaps the greatest of the [[Artifacts of the Primes]], the Matrix of Leadership was forged by [[Solus Prime]] in an act that was said to be guided by [[Primus]]. It was a manifestation of the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]] given form, with all the [[spark]]s of the deceased returning to the Matrix and bringing with them their experiences. When the Age of Primes came to end, the other artifacts disappeared from Cybertronian society but the Matrix persisted. Several Cybertronians would go on to carry the talisman, earning the title of [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] when they did so, but they were only stewards until the Matrix found its true bearer, the [[Thirteenth Prime]]. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}

In the modern era, the Matrix of Leadership had come to be held by the founder of the Autobots. Subsequently, holding the Matrix would denote the bearer as the Autobot leader. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}} Upon his death, Nominus Prime had passed it to Sentinel Prime. When Sentinel felt that Orion Pax was overstepping his authority, he gave his subordinate a verbal slap and reminded him who carried the Matrix as well as promising to pass it onto Ultra Magnus, not Orion. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

Not long afterwards, when Sentinel Prime met his end at the hand of the [[Rainmaker]]s, the Matrix ejected itself from him to begin the search for its next bearer. Though Orion Pax sought to bring it to Ultra Magnus, the talisman reacted to and bonded with Orion. Greeting him in the form of his mentor [[Codexa]], the Matrix's [[Mediator]] software educated Orion on its power and offered him the choice to not bear it. Accepting the burden, the Matrix sealed itself within the Senator, renaming him as Optimus Prime. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}

Following the unleashing of the [[rust worm]]s, the Matrix's Mediator software summoned Optimus into it, offering him a warning of the future. {{storylink|Radical Time}} Not long afterwards, Megatron demanded that Optimus surrender the Matrix to him. When the Prime refused, Megatron lashed out at him, attempting to physically remove the talisman from the Prime, yielding only when he was confronted with [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity====
=====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon=====
Alpha Trion was the first known Cybertronian to hold the Matrix of Leadership. Eons ago, he was confronted by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] who arrogantly demanded the Matrix. When it became clear that Sky Lynx would not back down from this request, Trion was forced to use the [[Staff of Solus]] to banish the draconian to the [[Dead Universe]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}

[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep1-Matrix-on-Megatrons-chest.jpg|thumb|300px|left]]
After Megatron had murdered Alpha Trion, the Matrix of Leadership was "thrusted" onto Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}} Agreeing that holding it and the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]] would give Optimus too much power, the program was instead given to Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}

[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep4-Optimus-surrenders-Matrix.jpg|thumb|300px]]
When the [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']] found itself in the Dead Universe, Sky Lynx, humbled by his exile, mentored Optimus in how to properly connect with the Matrix and channel its power. At the same time, the [[Nemesis (G1)|''Nemesis'']] was boarded by [[Galvatron (G1)|a new Decepticon]] who instructed Megatron to claim the Matrix at all costs. When the ''Nemesis'' caught up with the ''Ark'', Optimus used the Matrix to open a rift back to normal space. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}

When both ships emerged back in their universe, the Decepticons boarded the ''Ark'' where Megatron managed to fulfill his guide's directive and claim the Matrix from Optimus. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}
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=====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material=====
In a possible destiny recorded on the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]], Megatron became Galvatron and wore the Matrix of Leadership chained around his neck. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}

===2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' continuity family===
====2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
[[File:PowerToBurn prime matrix.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|My chestplate glows for you, Hotrod]]
Simply known as just 'the Matrix',<ref>The Matrix is never once called the 'Matrix of Leadership' in the ''Robots in Disguise'' 2001 cartoon. Though, it was initially called Optimus's 'Cyber Matrix' in "[[The Test (episode)|The Test]]", it was never again referred to as such afterward. It would not be until Optimus's profile published in [[The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine issue 1|The OTFCC Magazine issue 1]] that this Matrix would be formally referred to as the "Matrix of Leadership".</ref> [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] was chosen by Vector Sigma to be its bearer and lead the Autobots as Commander-in-Chief of Cybertron. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}} Less a physical object and more an energy that suffused his form, Prime could call on the power of the Matrix in moments of great emotion, at which point his body would glow with its green light. {{storylink|The Test (episode)|The Test}}
[[File:TwoFaces magnus matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|I set my chestplate from studly to kill. Go nipple blasters!]]
Unfortunately for Prime, his brother [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] was furious at being passed over for the leadership role, and about halfway through Prime's campaign against [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] on Earth, Magnus arrived on the planet with the intent to take the Matrix for himself. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus (episode)|Ultra Magnus}} When he attempted to absorb the energy of the Matrix from Prime's body, however, a bizarre fusion occurred instead, merging the two brothers into [[Omega Prime]] and revealing that the intention had always been for them to ''share'' the energy of the Matrix between them. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}} Magnus later inadvertently used this link to channel the energy of the Matrix into the [[Autobot Brothers]], supercharging them. {{storylink|The Two Faces of Ultra Magnus}}

In the final battle against Megatron—now Galvatron—at the [[Earth's core]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] channeled all his energy into Omega Prime to give his leader the power boost that he hoped would ensure triumph. The extra energy combined with that of the Matrix and it burst forth, coalescing into the colossal [[Matrix Blade]], which Omega Prime used to claim victory. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}
{{note|In ''Car Robots'', the original Japanese version of ''Robots in Disguise'', Prime does not possess a version of the Matrix of Leadership, instead carrying an [[Energon Matrix]].}}
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=====''Cybertron'' comic=====
[[File:OptimusPrimeRIDprimuschamber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Oops! Sorry, that's never happened to me before..."]]
Teleported into the midst of a battle in another universe, Prime and Magnus found themselves on Cybertron, where the evil [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] was attempting to use his [[Dead Matrix]] to destroy Primus. The brothers took him down, then separated so that Optimus could use his own Matrix to negate the evil energies released by the Dead Matrix. Opening the chamber in his Super Mode chest, he projected a beam of the Matrix's pure light into the Dead Matrix's swirling darkness, eliminating it. {{storylink|Revelations Part 1}}
{{note|This was the first fictional use of the detail sculpted into the ''Robots in Disguise'' Prime toy's Super Mode chest as the Matrix, as the ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon only implied it to be such but never actually made explicit use of it in this manner.}}
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====Shell Game====
After the [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] of [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]] was killed by [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]], once-leader of the [[Protection Team]] [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Hot Spot]] was passed the Matrix of Leadership by [[Ultra Trion]], becoming his team's combined form [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]] himself. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 9, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 07/09/2015}} Megazarak sought the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], believing that it would yield the location of [[Base Sigma]], the last outpost of Autobot resistance and the hiding place of the Matrix-bearer. He failed, being slightly delayed by Ultra Trion's final gambit. {{storylink|Shell Game}} Defensor would eventually triumph over Megazarak and begin to rebuild his world. However, the Matrix gave him visions of another Megazarak, one who had succeeded in conquering [[Viron 403.0 Beta|his own universe]] and was spreading out to other universes. Defensor felt the duty to seek out this Megazarak and stop him as well. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 7, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 07/09/2015}}

===Unicron Trilogy continuity family===
{{note|Plot points derived only from the original Japanese versions of the Unicron Trilogy cartoons, lost to the slipshod dubbing that plagued the series, are in italics.}}
====''Armada'' cartoon====
[[File:Crisis Hot Shot Matrix.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Optimus said that I could drive this up somewhere....]]
When [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] threatened to destroy the Earth with the [[Hydra Cannon]], [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], not expecting to survive the battle ahead, tried to pass the Matrix on to [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] before entering the conflict. Hot Shot refused, not feeling himself worthy, and Prime subsequently died throwing himself into the path of the Hydra Cannon blast meant for Earth. Prime's body was reduced to ashes, and the Matrix was all that remained, clung onto by his [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], floating helplessly until rescued. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}

[[File:Miracle sparkplug and matrix.jpg‎|thumb|''in your eyes, the light, the heat 
''in your eyes, I am complete]]

Not long thereafter, as the Autobots and Decepticons battled in space on their way back to Cybertron, Sparkplug and [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] presented the Matrix to the large armada of Mini-Cons who had joined the Autobots on their journey. Many Mini-Cons plunged themselves into the Matrix, using their powers to recreate Prime's body and restore him to life. {{storylink|Miracle}}

Some time later, in the midst of the Transformers' battle with Unicron, Optimus Prime was confronted by the evil demi-god with the suggestion that, on some level, he enjoyed the thrill of combat as much as Megatron did, ''and that the only difference between the two leaders was the Matrix in Prime's chest.'' {{storylink|Origin}} Following Unicron's defeat, when Megatron (now Galvatron) challenged Optimus to one final battle, these words led Prime to discard the Matrix, that he might battle Galvatron not as the leader of the Autobots, ''but as an individual, and the equal of his foe''.

[[File:ArmadaMatrix.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|A unicorn designed this. (See the pretty rainbows?)]]
Prime flung the Matrix through Unicron's hide, out into space, where it later drifted by the two combatants as their fight moved to Unicron's surface. Soon, however, it became apparent that Prime and Galvatron's fight was sustaining and re-energizing Unicron, and Galvatron allowed himself to die into order to destroy the chaos-bringer. As the battered Prime hung in space afterwards, the Matrix floated past him. Prime turned to look at it, but, having revelled in his battle with Galvatron and in a way proven Unicron correct, shifted his glance away, pronouncing himself unworthy to carry it.

Prime did not return to his fellow Autobots immediately, as Cybertron was now at peace. Instead, he apparently embarked on some sort of soul-searching space voyage, seeking to find worthiness once again. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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====''Energon'' cartoon====
[[File:MysteriousMercenary matrix generates blaster.jpg‎|thumb|Also, it does not go anywhere in the robot mode. Get outta here, blaster. No one likes your style.]]
Prime returned to reclaim the Matrix and leadership of the Autobots at some point over the next ten years. ''Despite the talisman being back in his hands once more, its power was employed but once during the war for [[energon]] of 2020, when Prime was badly injured by [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] during a battle on Earth's Moon and fell unconscious. When Prime was infused with a massive jolt of Energon in an attempt by the [[Omnicon]] [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] to revive him, the interaction of the element with the Matrix brought forth the [[Energon Blaster]], which coalesced out of a sphere of light that burst out of Prime's chest. Prime considered the weapon a gift from the previous commanders within the Matrix and fended off the Decepticons with it, then proceeded to never use or even mention it again.'' {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}}
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====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
[[File:Cybertron matrix of leadership.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|Good grief, Prime! There are KIDS present!]]
A further ten years later, during the quest to stop the [[Unicron Singularity]] in [[2030]], Optimus Prime used the Matrix of Leadership in concert with [[Vector Prime]]'s [[Rhisling|sword]] to open dimension gates to the various colony worlds that held the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s. It was only through the stabilizing powers of both objects that safe transit through the gates was made possible. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} The Matrix influenced Optimus Prime's [[Cyber Key]], giving it a unique shape that mimicked the Matrix's own as opposed to the standard design shared by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Savage}}

[[File:Unfinished matrix glow prime.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.2|The Matrix is made up of [[burning justice]]!]]
After the Autobots had obtained the Cyber Planet Keys from [[Velocitron]], [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] and Earth and placed them in the [[Omega Lock]] on Cybertron, Optimus Prime substituted the energy of the Matrix for the still-missing fourth key. This proved enough to initiate Cybertron's transformation into the body of Primus, but without the key from [[Gigantion]], the god's power remained at an ebb, unable to close the black hole. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} Before departing for Gigantion to obtain the final key, the Autobots were able to develop a method that allowed Primus to use the energy of the three keys and the Matrix to at least halt the singularity's growth, giving them the time they needed to complete their mission. {{storylink|Titans}} In order for the Autobots to safely traverse the tunnel in space-time that led to Gigantion, [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] created a "vaccine" program based on the stabilizing properties of the Matrix and Vector Prime's sword. {{storylink|Family}}

The Matrix would often glow with energy when Prime poised himself to unleash powerful combat moves; during his final battle with Galvatron, the golden glow of the Matrix surrounded Prime's entire body. {{storylink|Unfinished}}
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====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Aurex 404.11 Kappa]], Vector Prime held the Matrix during Cybertron's [[Golden Age]]. He led the Autobots for many years until he received a higher calling from the [[Chronarchitect]] to lead the [[Time Warrior (AVP)|Time Warrior]]s in protecting space and time. Vector passed the Matrix on to his trusty lieutenant, [[Guardian Major]]. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#July 12, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 12/07/2015}}

====''Galaxy Force'' manga====
[[File:GFmanga matrix.jpg|left|thumb|RESPECT MAH AUTHORITAH!]]
With the Earth besieged by the [[Ancient Decepticon]]s under the command of [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], and the treacherous air commander himself transformed into a skyscraper-sized giant by the power of Primus, things were looking grim for the Autobots. Taking a direct hit from the giant Starscream, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s chest was smashed open, exposing the Matrix within. Reviving after only a few moments of unconsciousness to find that [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] had arrived on the planet with news that Primus had reawakened, Prime doubted how important he was to the battle if their god was now restored. Wing Saber pointed to his open chest, telling him that the Matrix within him signified him as the true leader of the Autobots, and Prime, his resolve restored, plucked the talisman from within himself and called upon its power to initiate his and Wing Saber's combination into Sonic Wing Mode for the first time. {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}
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====''Hot Shot's Bot Thoughts''====
During an interview with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], Hot Shot proved it was easy to get hold of a Matrix by telling Optimus Prime that his shoes were untied, and then yonking the Matrix right out of his chest while he was distracted. The Matrix upgraded Hot Shot into Shotimus Prime. During a later interview with [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], the exasperated interviewee grabbed the Matrix, reverting Shotimus back to Hot Shot, and then beat him with it. {{storylink|Hot Shot's Bot Thoughts}}

===Live-action film series===
[[File:Tf2009 mol.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Now...how do you open this thing, dammit?]]
Created by the [[Dynasty of Primes]], the '''Matrix of Leadership''' is required to operate the [[Star Harvester]]. It can only be properly utilized by one who shares the lineage of the Primes.

====Sector Seven ARG====
The Matrix was mentioned in passing.{{fact}} {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven}}

====Titan movie comic====
According to [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] carries the Matrix of Leadership. Not quite yet, he doesn't, Screamer! {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 8|Star Screams #2}}

====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
[[File:ROTF Matrix crumbles.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|And Unicron breathed a sigh of relief.]]
The [[Dynasty of Primes#Revenge of the Fallen movie|Seven Primes]] had agreed never to use a [[Star Harvester]] on a [[Sun]] that fed intelligent life. But in 17,000 BC, [[the Fallen]] chose to activate it on [[Earth]], for he hated [[human]]s, so the other Primes fought him and stole the Matrix. They sealed it away in a [[Tomb of the Primes|tomb]] made of their own bodies in a secret location. In 2009 AD, following the death of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the last Prime, the Fallen had returned to Earth and was seeking the Matrix to finish what he'd started.

[[File:TheFallen-ROTFMatrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Hot Rod's gonna have trouble gettin' his fingers in this one.]]
[[Sam Witwicky]], having deciphered the only clue to the tomb's location, found the Matrix in [[Petra]], but it crumbled to dust. He stuffed its remains into a sock and took it to the [[Pyramid]]s of [[Egypt]], where he still hoped it could resurrect Optimus, who was being protected by the human-Autobot alliance [[NEST]]. The Fallen's pupil, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], shot and killed Sam, but the [[spark]]s of the Primes came and revived him. They also revealed the Matrix could not be found but only earned, and they restored its shape. Sam then used the Matrix to resurrect Optimus by shoving its sharp end into his chest. Almost immediately afterward, the Fallen teleported in and stole the Matrix, then used it to activate the Harvester. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{Note|The [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|novelization]] reveals the Matrix was created by the AllSpark to help the Primes in their search for energon. After Sam Witwicky conversed with the Dynasty of Primes in the afterlife, the intent was that the power and knowledge of the AllSpark moved from his mind into the remains of the Matrix, reconstituting it; ''this'', then, was why it was able to bring Prime back to life. In turn, this essentially transforms this universe's version of the Matrix (initially entirely distinct from the other depictions of the object seen in this article) into the same life-giving, knowledge-holding object from other Transformers fiction. Additionally, Prime was to recover the Matrix from the sun harvester and carry it within himself in traditional Matrix fashion. While none of these events were seen to play out explicitly on-screen, the Matrix's continued presence in ''Dark of the Moon'', within Prime's body, and the reverence it receives suggests that these events still "happened" within the continuity of the films, even if they didn't explicitly talk about them.}}

====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
[[File:DOTM-SentinelOptimusMatrix.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|You thought they forgot about it already, didn't you?]]
After the dormant body of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] was retrieved from the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], the Autobots' former leader was brought to [[NEST]] headquarters on Earth. Optimus Prime removed the Matrix of Leadership from his chest (which he was able to manipulate as it hovered through the air) and inserted it into Sentinel Prime's chest, similarly to how Sam Witwicky used it to resurrect Optimus three years prior.

Optimus later offered it to Sentinel, as he felt that Sentinel was the rightful leader of the Autobots. Sentinel refused it, citing that he was the wiser on their own homeworld, but on this strange new planet, Optimus was the more experienced.

Megatron later explained to Starscream that he wanted Prime to use the Matrix on Sentinel as he was vital to Megatron's plan for invasion. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
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===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[File:Tfanimated matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Following [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] and [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]]'s successful reconstruction of a substantial portion of the shattered [[AllSpark#Animated|AllSpark]], [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] used the [[Magnus Hammer]] to forge a new containment vessel for the crystal sphere. He termed the resultant holder the "[[AllSpark Matrix]]", and wore it on a chain around his neck upon the Autobots' return to Cybertron. {{storylink|Endgame, Part II}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}
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===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
The Matrix was created by the Primes sometime after Unicron's defeat and before the War of the Primes, though according to [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] it was a very different device at its creation than in the present day. It formed the hilt of the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] but [[Prima]] surrendered it to [[Primus]] in the [[Core]] after the Primes fought.

During the [[Age of Rust]], Alpha Trion went to [[Vector Sigma]] to try and retrieve the Matrix in hopes that it could reignite the fire of Cybertronian society. The supercomputer denied his request saying the time was not right, but it gave him the [[Badge of Vector Prime]].

When [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] had poisoned the core of Cybertron with [[Dark Energon]], Primus inserted a portion of his Spark into the Matrix and gave it to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] to carry and guard. This had the effect of restoring Optimus' memories of his earlier life among the [[Thirteen]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

====Aligned novels====
[[File:TransformersVault-Prima.jpg|left|thumb|Prime lucked out. Feel bad for the guy who has to carry that blade around in his chest.]]
Originally the jewel in the hilt of [[Prima]]'s [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] sword in the distant past of Cybertron, the Matrix had been missing for billions of cycles by the time data clerk [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]] met the charismatic gladiator named [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. Unbeknownst to Orion, Megatron plotted revolution, and, desiring the Matrix's power to fuel his ambition, had [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] send [[Rumble (WFC)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (WFC)|Frenzy]] to search for the Matrix in [[Crystal City]] to no avail.

Later, when the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] appointed Orion as Cybertron's leader, Optimus Prime, they ordered him to find the Matrix, and Megatron's true motives stood revealed as he also declared it would be his. War erupted across Cybertron and raged for millions of years, until, during the conflict's dying days, Optimus purged Cybertron's [[core]] of a [[Dark Energon]] infection that Megatron had wrought upon it. Speaking directly into Prime's mind, the core explained that Prime's predecessor, [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]], had been unworthy of the Matrix, but as long as he had survived in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]'s prisons, Optimus was technically not [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] and could not receive it. With Sentinel's death and the core's purification, however, the time had at last come: the Matrix emerged from the core, and Optimus accepted it into his body. Subsequently, the Autobots left Cybertron on the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]'', but Optimus knew that the Matrix would guide them home one day, where it would act in concert with the core to fully restore their ravaged homeworld. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}
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====''Prime'' cartoon====
[[File:OneShallRise3-unleash.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Care Bear Stare!]]
During the Great War, the core of Cybertron, which contained the Spark of the Transformers' creator Primus, became poisoned with [[Dark Energon]]. Orion Pax journeyed there hoping to cure the god, but instead was given the Matrix of Leadership by Primus himself, becoming [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]], the last of the Primes. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

When the Autobots discovered that [[Unicron/Aligned|Unicron]] dwelt at the center of the Earth, Optimus Prime gambled that the Matrix held the power to destroy the dark god. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 2}} Led to the core of the planet by [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], Prime emptied the full power of the Matrix into Unicron's spark. [[File:OrionPax3 Matrix of Leadership.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]] The chaos-bringer responded by possessing Megatron in an attempt to stop him, but the Matrix generated a shield to protect Prime so that the mission could be completed, and Unicron was successfully returned to stasis. Unfortunately, in draining the Matrix of its energy, Optimus lost not merely the wisdom of the Primes, but all of his own memories since becoming a Prime.{{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}} Anticipating this, Optimus had left a solution to this problem in the hands of the Autobot's human ally [[Jack Darby]]: the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], which would allow the Matrix to be refilled, and Optimus's memory restored, via the mega-computer Vector Sigma on Cybertron. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 1}} Jack and [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] travelled to Cybertron to load the key, then returned to Earth in the midst of a battle between Orion and Megatron. Though the archivist was hesitant at first, Jack convinced him that he was in fact worthy and used the key to restore the Matrix's power and Optimus's memories. {{Storylink|Orion Pax, Part 3}}

When Optimus Prime lay dying after the destruction of the Autobot base, he told [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] that the Matrix would choose someone else to be leader, whom he believed to be Smokescreen. When Optimus did die, his chest ejected the Matrix as it began to search for a successor, only for Smokescreen simply to place the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] in Optimus's hand which, combined with the Matrix, revived and reformatted Optimus, though at the cost of draining the Forge of all its power. {{storylink|Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion}}

When the Great War ended and Cybertron was restored, Optimus used the Matrix of Leadership to guide him to the location of the [[AllSpark]], in the hazardous system of [[Theta Scorpii]]. To safeguard the AllSpark from Unicron, Optimus merged it with the Matrix. In doing so however, he rendered his own [[spark]] inseparable from all those within the AllSpark, ultimately sacrificing himself and the Matrix to the [[Core]] to reignite it, ending the age of Primes. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising}}
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====''Rescue Bots'' cartoon====
[[File:OddBotOut Optimus Matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
When Optimus located the [[Liquefier]], its energies out of control and threatening [[Griffin Rock]], he used the Matrix to shut it down. {{storylink|Odd Bot Out}}
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===''Knights of Unicron''===
[[File:Dark Side of the Matrix album cover.jpg|thumb|left]]
The Matrix of Leadership served as inspiration for the legendary rock band the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]], immortalized on the cover of their studio album "Dark Side of the Matrix". {{storylink|Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron}}
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===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
[[File:MatrixOfLeadership-OPglows.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
The Matrix of Leadership was an artifact of the [[Thirteen]]. Within, it held the accumulated wisdom of not only the original Primes, but all those who'd borne it, allowing for its current bearer to access this wisdom in times of crisis. Conversely, these spirits could bring the bearer before them through the Matrix. {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}}

In the modern era, the Matrix was safeguarded by [[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]]. In the early days of the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]], [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] murdered all of the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] save Trion who had been mortally wounded by the attack. When [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus]] was brought before his ailing mentor, Trion bestowed the Matrix onto his protege. Despite Optimus's hesitations, he accepted the talisman and became Optimus Prime, the last sight Trion witnessed before he passed. The power of the Matrix allowed Optimus to manifest a powerful blue shield in the likeness of the Autobot insignia. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

After claiming that one of his [[scraplet]]s was a reborn Alpha Trion, [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] had others reveal the Matrix for him to claim. Before he could, [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]] pounced on the Seeker and disabled his scarplet horde. {{storylink|Starscream's Children}} Prime would later get his own back on Starscream by separating the treacherous Seeker from the AllSpark with a blast from the Matrix, the energies sending both into [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|I Am The Allspark}} Starscream awoke in a prison cell while Prime remained in coma with a vision of the Matrix. It closed on him and he later woke up as a turbolaser barrage from the [[Nemesis (Cyberverse)|''Nemesis'']] was ripping the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']] apart. {{storylink|Escape From Earth}}

When the [[Quintesson]]s invaded Cybertron, Optimus combined the power of the Matrix with one from another reality, stolen by Megatron, to overwhelm the now [[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judge]] Starscream, finally killing him and ending the invasion. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}

Not long afterwards, Cybertron was invaded by Megatron X, the owner of Megatron's stolen Matrix, whom Optimus engaged in a duel of Matrices. When Windblade sabotaged the alternate Megatron's Matrix, Optimus' beam prevailed, its energy short-circuiting the tyrant. {{storylink|The Other One}}

====Alternate universe====
In another world, upon realizing that Optimus would forever oppose him, [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] killed Optimus outright before he stole his Matrix. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}} {{storylink|The Other One}}

Untold years later, Megatron's universe was visited by an alternate version of himself who managed to steal his Matrix and flee. Knowing that his counterpart would eventually track him down, the alternate Megatron tried to access the Matrix's wisdom but the Primes refused to speak to him. {{storylink|Silent Strike}} The Primes of this reality imparted onto their Optimus a directive to destroy this otherwordly Matrix. {{storylink|Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths}}

A psychic shard of the native [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] wound up lodged in the Matrix, being met by Optimus' spirit who told her to destroy the Matrix. Eventually, Megatron located the reality and reclaimed his property only to be engaged in a Matrix duel by the native Optimus. Though Megatron initially held the advantage, Windblade followed Optimus' orders and destroyed the psychic pillars of the Primes, short-circuiting the Matrix. {{storylink|The Other One}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (N64)===
In one of several possible timelines, the Matrix was destroyed millions of years in the past, along with Optimus Prime, by the time-travelling [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]. Unfortunately, its destruction meant the Decepticons had no surefire way of defeating Unicron when he attacked Cybertron in 2005. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TFPS2 matrix.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1]]
The quest for the [[Zel Quartz]], a powerful crystal upon which the fate of the future hinged, led groups of Autobots and Decepticons from both the present day and time-travellers from the near-future to converge on the planet Zel Samine, culminating in a two-way showdown between Optimus Prime, Rodimus Prime, Megatron and Galvatron in the complex housing the planetary power generator [[ELTA]]. When the battle threatened to cause the computer to overload, it appeared that all four Transformers were doomed, until the twin Primes opened both their Matrices, using their power to bring the computer under control and win the day. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}
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===''Transformers Battle Universe''===
[[File:Netjetmatrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
The Matrix would appear following the successful defeat of an opponent. Picking it up would initiate the next round of combat, accompanied by a burst of music from ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''. {{storylink|Transformers Battle Universe}}
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===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)===
[[File:WFC Matrix of Leadership.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|How are you supposed to hold it up and release its cleansing flame if the handles aren't even attached to the sphere?]]
Though [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots helped purge the [[Core|Core of Cybertron]] of the [[Dark Energon]] infection, its spark had been corrupted and had to shut itself down completely if it was to survive. For the millions of years that this process would take, Cybertron would be left cold and barren, meaning the Transformers would be forced to take to the stars. However, the Core bestowed a portion of its spark within the Matrix of Leadership to Optimus Prime, leader of the free Autobots. For as long as the Matrix survived, Cybertron's spark would remain. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}
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===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark'' (console)===
Among the many rumours that circled the origins of the [[Dark Spark]] was that it was the natural antithesis to the Matrix of Leadership.

In the midst of the [[Great Exodus]], Megatron managed to acquire the Dark Spark and bond it to himself, forcing Optimus to personally confront him in the labs of [[Kolkular]]. After fighting a horde of Autobot [[Terrorcon (Prime)|Terrorcons]], Optimus unleashed the power of the Matrix against the Dark Spark, his superior experience in wielding the artefact granting him victory and blasting the Dark Spark off of Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
[[File:AngryBirdsMatrix.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
The Matrix can be unlocked as an accessory that when equipped; grants an effect to several characters.
<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:75%" align="center"
|-
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Accessory'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Body Part'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Rarity'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''[[Gem]] Cost'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Base Effect'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Notes'''
|-
|[[Red (AB)|Red]] as [[Red (AB)#As Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime]]
|Chest
|Epic
|<s>325</s> Free
| Incendiary Rounds
|Became a free Accessory in June 2017
|-
|Red as [[Red (AB)#As Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus]]
|Chest
|Legendary
|900
| +10% Fire Rate
|
|-
|Red as [[Red (AB)#Energon Optimus Prime|Energon Optimus Prime]]
|Chest
|Epic
|650
| +10% Fire Rate
|
|-
|Red as [[Red (AB)#Ultimate Optimus Prime|Ultimate Optimus Prime]]
|Chest
|Uncommon
|100
| +10% Defense
|
|-
|}
</center>
{{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
In the past, [[Nova Prime]] bore the Matrix of Leadership but parted with the artifact when he left Cybertron aboard the ''[[Proudstar]]''. When Optimus Prime explored the scuttled ''Proudstar'' millions of years later, the Matrix reacted to [[Unicron/Generation 1|a dark presence]] in the ship, shutting down for a second. As the Autobots ventured deeper into the ship, [[Teletraan Alpha]] used the Matrix to see their future. As the Autobots neared the ship's core and discovered the same dark presence, the Matrix allowed Optimus to learn that the entity responsible for corrupting Nova was searching and destroying its way to Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}

==Toys==
{{main|Matrix of Leadership/toys}}

==Notes==
[[File:G1toon matrix strings.jpg|thumb|Strings connect the Matrix's core to its holder in the Generation 1 cartoon.]]
*Bob Budiansky's original pitch for the Transformers comic book included an event known as the "[[Ceremony of the Unending Circuit]]", held by the Autobots every ten millennia to commemorate the passing of the Creation Matrix from one Autobot leader to the next, according to Autobot Law. If an Autobot is not brave, strong, or wise enough, the program would either drive him insane or lobotomise him.<ref name="BC10">[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc10/bc10bb.html griffin's 2010 BotCon report]</ref> Although the "ten millennia" bit made it into the comic, the rest of it was never realized. (Budiansky also left a note that the Matrix isn't the only way of making new Transformers, which was never touched on until ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''.)
*When asked about the visual design of the Matrix in an interview, [[Floro Dery]]'s reply was, "The inspiration for the Matrix of Leadership is a thermonuclear bomb."<ref>[http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery]</ref> "Light our darkest hour", indeed.
*Blink and you'll miss it—the crystal core of the original Generation 1 cartoon incarnation of the Matrix is connected to the two halves of its holder by a string! This oddity of design is visible during the two instances the Matrix is opened in the cartoon, in ''The Transformers: The Movie'' and "The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2".
*By pure coincidence, the [[retcon]] made in ''[[Primeval Dawn]]'' (and technically ''Beast Wars'') that created the idea of there being two Matrix-shaped objects in Optimus Prime's chest also fits with an [[animation error]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where—on his deathbed—Prime is seen removing the Matrix, while an uncolored "empty" Matrix is shown still inside his chest just before his colors fade.
*The body-mod shop "[[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]]" has empty Generation 1 Matrix containers for sale, as seen in an illustration from the prose story "[[I, Lowtech]]".
*The Matrix of Leadership [[:File:The Arrival 4 Lockdown's cabinet.jpg|makes a cameo]] as one of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]]'s possessions in "[[The Arrival issue 4|A Few Loose Strands]]".
*In [[Simon Furman|Simon Furman's]] earlier drafts of [[Revelation (IDW)|''Revelation'']], the Matrix would have been corrupted by its time in the [[Dead Universe]] (possibly similar to the [[Dark Matrix]] entity), but [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|developments]] led to its role being filled by the [[Darkness (G1)|Darkness]].<ref name="IDWMatrixFurman">[http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/12/another-quick-qa/ Simon Furman, Dec 2007:] Well, we’ve yet to actually meet the Matrix in the IDW/TF-verse. So we may be getting ahead of ourselves here. What do we know about it so far? Well, according to Spotlight Galvatron, the Matrix was (and maybe is) “carried” by Nova Prime, and he (Nova Prime) disappeared into the Dead Universe (along with the Matrix, we assume). Nova describes a bottomless well and a resonant tug on the Matrix. What happened next we don’t know (yet). But what is the Matrix (hm, that sounds familiar somehow)? Not telling. Not yet. But ’08 holds the answers: what it is, where it came from, what is does (then and now!). The Matrix (and what it’s become) will figure large in all that happens post-Devastation. The Matrix has been gone from the IDW/TF-verse for a long time, and its return will not necessarily be a thing of celebration.</ref>
* In ''[[My Little Pony]]: The Manga'' volume 3, the Matrix was included as part of a scavenger hunt that [[Fluttershy]] had organized.
* In the Hungarian sub of ''Kingdom'' it was referred with the Creation Matrix's name.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Matrix''' (マトリクス ''Matorikusu''), '''Leader no Matrix''' (''Revenge'', リーダーのマトリクス, "Matrix of Leader"), '''Matrix of Leadership''' (マトリックスオブリーダーシップ ''Matorikkusu obu Rīdāshippu''), '''Creation Matrix''' (クリエーションマトリクス ''Kuriēshon matorikusu'')
*''Arabic:'' '''Masfufat Alqiada''' (مصفوفة القيادة, "Command Matrix")
*''English:'' '''Power Pack''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Teremtő Mátrix''' ("Creator Matrix"), '''Vezetés Mátrixa''' ("Matrix of Leadership"), '''Irányítás Mátrixa''' ("Matrix of Control", ''Revenge of the Fallen''), '''Vezéri Mátrix''' ("Leader Matrix", ''The Movie'' 1st dub), '''Mátrix''' ("Matrix", ''The Movie'' 2nd dub)
*''French:'' '''Matrice de Commandement''' ("Command Matrix")
*''German:'' '''Hauptprogramm''' ("Core Program", used once in fiction), '''Matrix der Führerschaft''' ("Matrix of Leadership")
*''Indonesian:'' '''Matriks Kepemimpinan''' ( "Matrix of Leadership")
*''Italian:'' '''Matrice''' ("Matrix"), '''Scettro del Comando''' (first ''The Transformers'' dub, "Scepter of Command"), '''Matrix''' (second ''The Transformers'' dub), '''Matrice del Comando''' (''Generations'', "Matrix of Command")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Mǔtǐ''' (Taiwan, 母體, "Matrix" or "Mother Body"), '''Jǔzhèn''' (China Mainland, 矩阵, "Matrix"), '''Lǐngdǎo Mókuài''' (China Mainland, 领导模块, "Module of Leader")
*''Polish:'' '''Matryca Przywództwa''', '''Matryca Przywódcy''' (''War for Cybertron'', "Matrix of Leadership")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Matriz da Liderança''' ("Matrix of Leadership")
*''Russian:'' '''Matritsa Liderstva''' (Матрица Лидерства, "Matrix of Leadership")
*''Spanish:'' '''Matriz de Liderazgo''' ("Matrix of Leadership")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Enerhoblok''' (ICTV, Енергоблок, "Power unit")
*''Turkish:'' '''Liderlik Matriksi''' ("Matrix of Leadership")

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Diaclone

2022-11-04T14:24:48Z

YOLOFREEK:

{{disambig3|Diaclone}}
[[File:Diaclone-GRB logo.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Di...a...cloooooooone!!!]]

'''''Diaclone''''' (ダイアクロン ''Daiakuron'') was one of two [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] toy lines (the other being ''[[Micro Change]]'') from which the earliest [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] ''Transformers'' toys came. ''Diaclone'' has proven perhaps the most enduring of the various [[pre-Transformer]] brands, subject to a variety of remixes and revivals both within the ''Transformers'' brand and without.

==Overview==
===Original toyline===
[[File:Diaclone Car Robots Illustration.jpg|upright=1.7|thumb|You thought [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|the cartoon]] made up the flying thing, didn't you.]]
The ''Diaclone'' toyline was first introduced in [[1980]] with a focus on various piloted robots that could transform into various abstract sci-fi vehicles, bases, and creatures. However, in March [[1982]] toys with [[alternate mode|alt mode]]s based on realistic, present-day vehicles that many Transformers are known for today began to appear as part of the "Car Robots" sub-line. The first one was the ''Diaclone'' predecessor of [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]], whom [[Hasbro]] now considers the first fully-fledged transforming car-to-robot toy ever designed.<ref name="hof2010">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/movie-news/TRANSFORMERS-HALL-OF-FAME-INAUGURAL-MEMBERS.cfm Hasbro press release for the 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame inductees]</ref> Its vehicle form was based on an older Takara toy, the "Cosmo Countach" from the ''[[Microman]]'' "Micro Command" sub-line released in 1978, which transformed into a half-robot, half-car hybrid.<ref name="command">[http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~mikuro/sub1-6.htm "Micro Command" toys, including the Cosmo Countach]</ref>

Before the [[Transformers brand]] was introduced, Takara directly exported some ''Diaclone'' toys to North America under the brand names ''[[Diakron]]'' and ''[[Kronoform]]'', but those lines met with very little success. French toy company [[Joustra]] also released various Diaclone figures in Europe under the original Japanese name (sporting unique box art), a few exclusive Revell model kits and even an accompanying mini-comic series, but these also faded into obscurity.

In [[1983]], [[Hasbro]] representatives discovered ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'' toys at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]], and soon struck a deal to create the ''Transformers'' brand.

The [[1984]] and [[1985]] [[Autobot Cars]], 1984 [[Decepticon Planes]], 1985 [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, 1985 [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, "standard" [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], [[Trainbot]]s, [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]]s, [[Powerdasher]]s, [[Jumpstarter]]s, [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], 1984 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Optimus Prime]], and [[1986]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Ultra Magnus]] toys all originated from ''Diaclone''. The reason why many of these toys feature opening cockpits, hatches, or seats is that ''Diaclone'' had presented them as lifeless mecha for small driver figures, which were no longer included in their ''Transformers'' incarnation.

When ''Transformers'' proved an unqualified success, plans for a 1985 ''Diaclone'' line were scrapped, and ''Transformers'' was imported to Japan in its place. These aborted toys, which would have been part of a sub-line called ''Jizai Gattai'' (自在合体, "[[Free-Combination|Free Combination]]") were then incorporated into the ''Transformers'' toyline in 1986 as the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].

===''Diaclone'' in ''Transformers''===
====In Japan====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Road Rage.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Everyone say "Thank you, Diaclone."]]
In 2002, TakaraTomy's [[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]] line branched out from straight-laced Generation 1 re-issues to something that would become a longstanding tradition of the ''Transformers'' brand: the plumbing of unused ''Diaclone'' decoes of ''Transformers'' molds to create new characters. Beginning with a two-pack of [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Toys|Crosscut]] and [[Road Rage (G1)#Toys|Road Rage]], this first generation of ''Diaclone'' refugees were roundabout one-to-one recreations of the original ''Diaclone'' toys exclusive to TakaraTomy's boutique retailer [[e-HOBBY]], using the already queued up Generation 1 molds. Each character received a whimsical bio from ascended superfan and all-around franchise renaissance man [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] casting them as "missing" Generation 1 characters in the style of franchise architect [[Bob Budiansky]]'s original character profiles.

This practice made the jump to the big leagues in 2013, when the big-budget ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line built up enough ''Car Robots'' molds to begin fishing for [[redeco]]es, beginning with former mail-away exclusive ''Diaclone'' derivative [[Tigertrack]]. Things really kicked into gear two years later with the release of a [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue ''Diaclone'' version of Bluestreak]], whose bio established a longstanding mystery plot as story elements from the ''Diaclone'' toyline's scant fiction began leaking into the world of the Transformers. This storyline reached a fever pitch with the release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] in 2020, whose bio ''textually'' identified him as a Diaclone mecha brought to life as a Cybertronian by mysterious alien technology!
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====In the United States====
[[File:C-81ripsBeet-ChitfromZaptrap-CMW.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Insert your own Alien reference.]]
The return of ''Diaclone'' to Hasbro markets began with Hasbro's equivalent to e-HOBBY, [[Fun Publications]], finding their own use for ''Diaclone'' decoes as characters in their topsy turvy'' [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' franchise where the heroic Decepticons battled the evil forces of the Autobots, beginning in 2009 with ''Shattered Glass'' [[Ironhide (SG)|Ironhide]]. As Fun Publications' stories ballooned in scope in the years to come, it was revealed that the "[[Transcendent Technomorph]]s," impassive observers at the heart of the ''Transformers'' multiverse, had charted out a distant [[universal stream|cluster of universes]] that they named "[[Cymond]]," wherein the settings of the various pre-''Transformers'' toylines, Diaclone included, were theoretically imported wholesale into Fun Publications' metafictional in-universe constellation of ''Transformers'' franchises.

Fun Publications put their money where their mouth was with "[[Cybertron's Most Wanted]]" the 2015 theme of [[BotCon]], Hasbro's official ''Transformers'' convention. This year's convention exclusive comic chronicled the incursion of ''Diaclone''{{'}}s [[Waruder]] antagonists straight into the TransTech homeworld of [[Axiom Nexus]] and the subsequent collaboration between ''Diaclone''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heroic Dianaut pilots and the inhabitants of Axiom Nexus to repel the Waruder invaders. Accordingly, BotCon 2015's grab bag of exclusive figures included redecoes of existing ''Transformers'' toys into the first toys of the original Waruder and [[Diaclone (faction)|Diaclone]] factions in nearly thirty years! Fun Publications continued to produce the odd bit of ''Diaclone'' fiction here and there right up until the very last day of their stewardship of the ''Transformers'' license in 2016, with the [[King Waruder]] included in their final batch of character profiles.
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====Going worldwide====
[[File:TF-Shattered-Glass-Collection-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|The Mother, the Maiden, and the Skeletor.]]
Following the realization of Hasbro and TakaraTomy's initiative to standardize the global presence of the ''Transformers'' brand in 2018, ''[[Generations Selects (franchise)|Generations Selects]]'', the exclusive-oriented arm of the the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' super-brand, picked up where e-HOBBY and Fun Publications left off. Since its inception ''Generations Selects'' has placed a noticeable focus on updates of pre-existing ''Diaclone''-inspired characters, as well as fresh ''Diaclone'' remixes of their own, albeit with [[DK-2 Guard|somewhat less elaborate characterizations]]. Perhaps the most fantastical ''Diaclone''-related feat thus far in this new era has sprung from the adjacent ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' subline, with the announcement of a 2022 Leader class figure triple billed as a ''[[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Shattered Glass]]'', a [[Delta Magnus|Masterpiece]], ''and'' an [[Magna Convoy|e-HOBBY]] character, all three of which were inspired by a single ''Diaclone'' toy!
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===The return===
[[File:Diaclone Reboot Illustration.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|We're Back! A Diaclone Story]]
The ''Diaclone'' brand proper was revived by TakaraTomy in 2016 as a boutique property aimed at adult collectors with a strong focus on re-imaginings of toys from the original line. Proceeding more or less chronologically through ''Diaclone'' history, the first overlap with the ''Transformers'' brand came in 2019 with a wave centered around the Dashers, the ancestors of ''Transformers''' Powerdasher trio. In 2021, a new version of Battle Convoy, the toy that became Optimus Prime, was released. This was followed in short order with the announcement of a new iteration of Powered Convoy, the ancestor of Ultra Magnus, to be released in 2022. Will this lead to more re-imaginings of ''Car Robots'' toys? And how does Takara's ''Masterpiece'' plotline fit in to all this? Only time will tell.
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==Toy range (incomplete)==
The following list covers all ''Diaclone'' releases that were later rereleased as ''Transformers'' toys or otherwise inspired ''Transformers'' concepts. ''Diaclone'' molds with no ''Transformers'' relation are generally not listed as they fall outside the purview of this site.

===Baku-Ten Attack Robo===
[[File:Diaclone Jumpstarters.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
Released in the ''Transformers'' line as the [[Jumpstarter]]s.

* Drill Tank Type — Available in two decoes. Dark blue limbs with grey chest or dark blue limbs with red chest. ''Transformers'' releases [[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]]/[[Salt-Man Z]]/[[Robot-Man Z]] all utilized completely new decoes. The red deco was used as inspiration for (sigh) [[Twin Twist (G1)#Legacy|"Diaclone Universe Twin Twist."]]
* Jet Type — Available in two decoes. Dark blue chest with red limbs or dark blue chest with grey limbs. ''Transformers'' releases [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]]/[[Salt-Man X]]/[[Robot-Man X]] all utilized completely new decoes.
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===Car Robots===
;Individual figures
[[File:Diaclone Car Robots.jpg|upright=3|thumb|Hey that truck guy looks familiar.]]

*No. 1 Countach LP500S — The ''Diaclone'' red deco was changed to yellow for release as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Toys|Sunstreaker]]. The red deco was used as inspiration for [[Spin-Out (G1)|Spin-Out]] and the red [[Sunstreaker clone]]s.
*No. 2 Onebox Cherry Vanette — The ''Diaclone'' black deco was changed to red for release as [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Toys|Ironhide]]. The original deco was later released as "[[Ironhide (G1)/toys#black|Ironhide Protect Black]]" and was used as inspiration for ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ironhide (SG)|Ironhide]] and the [[DK-2 Guard]].
*No. 3 Countach Patrol Car Type — Not released as a Transformer but later used as inspiration for [[Cordon]] and the white [[Sunstreaker clone]]s.
*No. 4 Onebox Ambulance Type — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Toys|Ratchet]].
*No. 5 4WD Hilux — The ''Diaclone'' black deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Toys|Trailbreaker]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in blue and yellow decoes, the former of which was used as inspiration for [[Breaker (G1)|DK-3 Breaker]] and ''Shattered Glass'' [[Trailbreaker (SG)|Trailbreaker]].
*No. 6 Honda City R — The ''Diaclone'' silver deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Toys|Crosscut]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in red, which was used as inspiration for [[Reboost]].
*No. 7 Fairlady Z — The ''Diaclone'' blue deco was changed to silver for release as [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Toys|Bluestreak]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in a silver deco with a black hood that inspired Bluestreak's character model, and the blue deco was used as inspiration for multiple Bluestreak/"[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Silverstreak]]" toys and [[Bluestreak (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Bluestreak]].
*No. 8 4WD Wrecker Type — The ''Diaclone'' red deco was changed to green for release as [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Toys|Hoist]]. The red deco was used as inspiration for [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)|Lift-Ticket]] and ''Shattered Glass'' [[Hoist (SG)|Hoist]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in blue as part of the "Double Set" (see below).
*No. 9 Honda City Turbo — The ''Diaclone'' blue deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Skids (G1)#Toys|Skids]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in black and red decos, the former of which was used as inspiration for [[Burn Out (Diaclone)|Burn Out]] and ''Shattered Glass'' [[Skids (SG)|Skids]].
*No.10 Fire Engine Ladder Car for High-Rise Buildings/"Fire Truck Long Ladder Type"<ref group="A" name="fire">Car Robo No. 10 is named "Fire Engine Ladder Car for High-Rise Buildings" (消防自動車高層ビル用ハシゴ車) in combined kanji/katakana on its packaging, but "Fire Truck Long Ladder Type" in English.</ref> — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Toys|Inferno]].
*No.11 Fairlady Z Racing/"Fairlady Z Racing Type 280 ZX Turbo"<ref group="A" name="racing">Car Robo No. 11 is simply named "Fairlady Z Racing" (フェアレディＺレーシング) in katakana on its packaging, but "Fairlady Z Racing Type 280 ZX Turbo" in English.</ref> — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Toys|Smokescreen]].
*No.12 J59 Jeep — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Hound (G1)/toys#Toys|Hound]].
*No.13 Police Car Fairlady Z — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Toys|Prowl]].
*No.14 Porsche 935 Turbo — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Toys|Jazz]].
*No.15 New Countach LP500S — The ''Diaclone'' red deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Toys|Sideswipe]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in a yellow deco, which later became the basis for the ''Transformers'' figure [[Tigertrack#Toys|Tigertrack]], and a super-rare black [[variant]], which in turn was later modified for the Powered Convoy DX set (see below).
*No.16 F-1 Ligier JS11 — The ''Diaclone'' blue deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Toys|Mirage]]. A red version of the ''Diaclone'' figure was exclusively available with the Powered Convoy DX Set (see below).
*No.17 Battle Convoy — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Toys|Optimus Prime]].
*No.18 Lancia Stratos Turbo — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Toys|Wheeljack]]. The ''Diaclone'' version was also available in a different deco and head, which was used as inspiration for [[Exhaust]].
*No.19 New Countach LP500S Police Car Type/"New Countach Police Car LP500S"<ref group="A" name="policecountach">Car Robo No. 19 is named "New Countach LP500S Police Car Type" (ニューカウンタックLP500S ポリスカータイプ) in katakana on its packaging, but "New Countach Police Car LP500S" in English.</ref> — The ''Diaclone'' police deco was changed to a fire chief deco for release as [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Toys|Red Alert]]. The original deco was later released as [[Clampdown (G1)#Toys|Clampdown]].
*No.20 Crane Car/"Truck Crane"<ref group="A" name="truckcrane">Car Robo No. 20 is named "Crane Car" (クレーン車) in combined katakana/kanji on its packaging, but "Truck Crane" in English.</ref> — The ''Diaclone'' deco was virtually unchanged for release as [[Grapple (G1)#Toys|Grapple]].
*No.21 Corvette Stingray — The ''Diaclone'' red deco was changed to blue for release as [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Toys|Tracks]]. The ''Diaclone'' red deco was released as Tracks in Europe and later as [[Road Rage (G1)#Toys|Road Rage]], and also inspired [[Tracks (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Tracks]]. The ''Diaclone'' version also received a Finnish exclusive black deco, which was used as inspiration for [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] and the [[Black Tracks|Tracks clone]].
[[File:Diaclone Powered Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7]]
*Powered Convoy — The ''Diaclone'' deco was (more or less) reversed for release as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]]. The original deco was later released as "[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MoviePreview|Ultra Magnus Yokokuhen Version]]". The more common ''Diaclone'' version was available with flat grey plastic parts for his trailer, but a rarer variant changed those to [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] parts. latter version was also available as part of the "Powered Convoy DX Set" (see below). The "Powered Buggy" (パワードバギー) accessory was excised from all ''Transformers'' releases, though it did inspire the fiction-only character [[Delta Magnus#Notes|Powerdrive]]. The original ''Diaclone'' deco was used as inspiration for [[Delta Magnus]], [[Magna Convoy]], and ''Shattered Glass'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]].

;Giftsets
*Double Set — blue version of No. 8 4WD Wrecker Type and silver version of No. 6 Honda City R, called "Honda City S" for this set.
*Powered Convoy DX Set — the rarer variant of Powered Convoy with chromed parts for his trailer, along with a red version of No.16 F-1 Ligier JS11 that was exclusive to this set, and an equally exclusive variation of the rare black version of No.15 New Countach LP500S, but now with some parts in blue instead of black plastic in robot mode and additional Lamborghini badge stickers on his doors that weren't present on ''any'' previous version of the figure. This second black version of the New Countach later became the basis for the ''Transformers'' figure [[Deep Cover#Toys|Deep Cover]].

;Notes
<references group="A" />
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===Construction Vehicle Robo===
[[File:Diaclone Constructicons.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
The original ''Diaclone'' decos featured predominantly blue [[combiner]] parts. All six received new, uniform green and purple color schemes for release in the ''Transformers'' line as the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s. The figures were also available as part of the [[The Transformers (European toyline)|European release]] of the ''Transformers'' toyline in yellow instead of green, and were later also re-released in yellow as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline in the United States and Canada, plus rarer orange [[variant]]s that were only available in the United States.

;Individual figures
*No. 1 Bulldozer — orange. ([[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Toys|Bonecrusher]])
*No. 2 Power Shovel — orange. ([[Scavenger (G1)/toys#Toys|Scavenger]])
*No. 3 Shovel-Dozer/"Tractor Shovel"<ref group="B" name="shovel">The individually released Construction Vehicle Robo No. 3 is named "Shovel-Dozer" (ショベルドーザー) in katakana, but "Tractor Shovel" in English. The "Build Combination 6 Figure Set" giftset still calls the figure "Shovel-Dozer" in katakana, but now has reversed the order of the two parts of the English name to "Shovel Tractor".</ref> — orange. ([[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Toys|Scrapper]])
*No. 4 Truck Crane — red. ([[Hook (G1)/toys#Toys|Hook]])
*No. 5 Dump Truck — red. ([[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Toys|Long Haul]])
*No. 6 Mixer Truck/"Concrete Mixer"<ref group="B" name="mixer">Construction Vehicle Robo No. 6 is named "Mixer Truck" (ミキサー車) in combined katakana/kanji, but "Concrete Mixer" in English. This is repeated with the "Build Combination 6 Figure Set" giftset.</ref>— red. ([[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Toys|Mixmaster]])

;Giftsets
*Build Combination 6 Figure Set, contains No. 1 Bulldozer, No. 2 Power Shovel, No. 3 Shovel-Dozer/"Shovel Tractor"<ref group="B" name="shovel"/>, No. 4 Truck Crane, No. 5 Dump Truck and No. 6 Mixer Truck/"Concrete Mixer"<ref group="B" name="mixer"/>. A later running change variant of the [[giftset]] changed the main color of both Truck Crane and Concrete Mixer from red to blue, while the combiner parts were changed from blue to red. These versions were only available as part of the giftset.

;Notes
<references group="B" />
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===Dashers===
[[File:Diaclone Powerdashers.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
The Dashers were released with minor changes in ''Transformers'' as the [[Powerdasher]]s. Each released solely as "Powerdasher," they did not receive individual names until decades later.

*Sky Dasher — Also released under the name "Sky Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe. ([[Cromar#Toys|Cromar]])
*Drill Dasher — Also released under the name ""Drill Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe. ([[Zetar (G1)#Toys|Zetar]])
*F-1 Dasher — Also released under the name "F-1 Robot" as a Revell model kit in Europe. ([[Aragon#Toys|Aragon]])
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===Dinosaur Robo===
[[File:Diaclone Dinobots.jpg|thumb|upright=2|]]
The Dinosaur Robo molds became the [[Dinobot (G1)#Toys|Dinobots]] in ''Transformers''. Duh. All of the TF releases had softer plastic in certain places. There were also several differences in decoes between the ''Diaclone'' and ''Transformers'' versions, mostly the replacement of blue paint with red.

*Tyrannosaurus ([[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Toys|Grimlock]])
*Triceratops ([[Slag (G1)/toys#Toys|Slag]])
*Brontosaurus ([[Sludge (G1)#Toys|Sludge]])
*Stegosaurus ([[Snarl (G1)#Toys|Snarl]])
*Pteranodon ([[Swoop (G1)/toys#Toys|Swoop]], ''Diaclone'' deco inspired Swoop's animation model)
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===Double Changers===
[[File:Diaclone Omnibots.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
The Double Changers were released as the [[Omnibot (G1)#Generation 1|Omnibots]], and like the Powerdashers, were only available via mail-order and Robot Points.

*No.1 Savanna RX-7 ([[Camshaft (G1)#Toys|Camshaft]])
*No.2 Ferrari BB ([[Overdrive#Toys|Overdrive]])
*No.3 Celica XX ([[Downshift (G1)#Toys|Downshift]])
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===Jet Plane F-15 Robo===
[[File:Diaclone Seekers.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
The F-15 Robo mold was the source for the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. The black and purple deco used for [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Toys|Skywarp]] was created for the ''Transformers'' line, and was never available as a ''Diaclone''. The decoes and remolded wings for the [[Conehead]]s were also original to ''The Transformers''.

* Super-high-speed fighter type ([[Starscream (G1)/toys#Toys|Starscream]])
* Acrobat type ([[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Toys|Thundercracker]])
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===Insecter Robo===
[[File:Diaclone Insecticons.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
In ''Diaclone'', these were mechs used by the [[Waruder]]s, the "bad guys" of that universe. In ''Transformers'' they were released as the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] with new purple, black, and yellow decoes. Much later, the ''Diaclone'' decos were released as the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Insecticon clone|Insecticon Clones]].

;Individual figures
*Kabutron/"Beetle-Type" ([[Bombshell (G1)#Toys|Bombshell]]/[[Salvo (G1)#Toys|Salvo]])
*Battas/"Grasshopper-Type" ([[Kickback (G1)#Toys|Kickback]]/[[Shothole#Toys|Shothole]])
*[[Kuwagatrer]]/"Lammelicorns-Type" ([[Shrapnel (G1)#Toys|Shrapnel]]/[[Zaptrap#Toys|Zaptrap]])

;Giftsets
*Insector Robo 3 Figure Set, contains "Beetle-Type" Kabutron, "Grasshopper-Type" Battas and "Lammelicorns-Type" Kuwagatrer
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===Train Robo===
[[File:Diaclone Trainbots.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb]]
The Train Robo molds were only released as Transformers in Japan during the ''[[Fight!_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers_(franchise)#Transformers:_The_Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' franchise. There were two color variations released for the ''Diaclone'' line, making 12 individual trains total. Numbers 1-6 were standard retail decoes released both individually and as a gift set. It was this deco that was virtually unchanged for release as [[Raiden]] and his components the [[Trainbot]]s.

Numbers 7-12 are much rarer and were never released as a giftset. These decoes were used as inspiration for [[G Liner]] and the "prototype Trainbots."

;Individual figures
*No. 1 {{w|Tōkaidō Shinkansen|Tōkaidō}} {{w|0 Series Shinkansen|Shinkansen}} ("Machliner", [[Shouki#Toys|Shouki]])
*No. 2 {{w|JNR Class EF65|Class EF65}} {{w|Blue Train (Japan)|Blue Train}} ("Nightliner", [[Getsuei#Toys|Getsuei]])
*No. 3 {{w|Tōhoku Shinkansen|Tōhoku}}-{{w|Jōetsu Shinkansen|Jōetsu}} {{w|200 Series Shinkansen|Shinkansen}} ("Snowliner", [[Yukikaze (G1)#Toys|Yukikaze]])
*No. 4 {{w|Tōkaidō Main Line|Tokai Type}} 153 Series Express Train ("Stormliner", [[Suiken#Toys|Suiken]])
*No. 5 L-{{w|Limited express|Limited Express}} {{w|485 series|485 Series}} Limited Express Train("Plainliner", [[Seizan#Toys|Seizan]])
*No. 6 {{w|JNR Class DE10|Class DE10}} Diesel Locomotive ("Powerliner", [[Kaen#Toys|Kaen]])
*No. 7 Tōkaidō Shinkansen, Metallic Type ("Silverliner", "[[Silver (G1)|Silver]]")
*No. 8 {{w|JNR Class ED76|ED76}}, Blue Train-Towing Train ("Battleliner", "[[Battle]]")
*No. 9 {{w|Doctor Yellow|Dr. Yellow}} Shinkansen, Comprehensive Rail Inspection" ("Yellowliner", [[Doctor (G1)|Doctor]])
*No. 10 KuHa {{w|113 series|111 Type}} Express Train ("Miracleliner", "[[Miracle (G1)|Miracle]]")
*No. 11 L-Limited Express {{w|583 series|583 Series}} Sleeper Train ("Thunderliner", "[[Thunder (G1)|Thunder]]")
*No. 12 DE10, Diesel Locomotive, Crystal Type ("Crystalliner", "[[Crystal (G1)|Crystal]]")

;Giftsets
*Train Robo 6 Figure Formation DX Set, collects No. 1 Tōkaidō 0 Series Shinkansen, No. 2 EF65-1000 Blue Train, No. 3 Tōhoku Jōetsu 200 Series Shinkansen, No. 4 Tōkaidō Main Line 153 Express Train, No. 5 L-Limited express 485 and No. 6 DE10 Diesel Locomotive.
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===Triplechangers===
[[File:Diaclone Overcharge and Rotorbolt.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
Only the Jet Fighter Type [[Triple Changer]] was ever released in the ''Transformers'' line, but the Helicopter Type later inspired three fiction-only characters. [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Toys|Astrotrain]] and [[Octane#Toys|Octane]] may have been in development when the change to the ''Transformers'' brand occurred.

*No. 1 Jet Fighter Type — The ''Diaclone'' dark green and white deco was changed to purple and beige for release as [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Toys|Blitzwing]]. The original deco was later released as [[Overcharge (G1)#Toys|Overcharge]].
*No. 2 Helicopter Type — Not released as a Transformer, but used as inspiration for the fiction-only characters [[Rotorbolt (Timelines)|Rotorbolt]], [[Skyklik]], and [[Fumes]].
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===Early ''Diaclone''===
[[File:Exarchon vs Dia Attacker.jpg|thumb|250px|right|]]
A handful of more fantastical toys from ''Diaclone's'' early years passed over for the ''Transformers'' toyline have inspired fiction-only characters, mostly in the form of background easter eggs.
*Dia-Attacker — Used as inspiration for the original form of [[Exarchon]], arch-villain of the [[2019 IDW continuity|2019-2022 IDW comics]].
*Dia-Battles — Used as inspiration for [[Stormbringer]].
**DA-01 Dia Battles V2 — itself inspired by the original Dia-Battles, this toy from the 2016 ''Diaclone'' reboot was used as inspiration for the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Magmatron#Beast Wars: Uprising|Magmatron]].
*Dianauts — The heroic human pilot minifigures packaged with various Diaclone mecha were used as inspiration for the subtly named toy characters [[Dia]], [[Cline]], and [[Diac]], as well as the fiction-only character [[Chifumi Takahashi]].
*Fortress Robot X — Used as inspiration for, ah, [[Fortress X]].
*Great Robot Base - The ''Diaclone'' franchise mascot and guy in the logo, this famous (in Japan) toy was used as inspiration for [[Dimicron Prime]], the [[Town Commander]] representing ''TakaraTomy themselves'' in the [[Cybertron Satellite]] promotion.
*Gats Blocker — Used as inspiration for an [[Guts Blocker Autobot|unnamed background comic character]].
*Warudaros — Used as inspiration for the [[Storm Rider]] toy, which was itself then [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[King Waruder]], a riff on the ''Diaclone'' character "''Emperor'' Waruder." We've come full circle or something.
*Waruder pilots — The insectoid opposite number of the heroic Diaclone pilots packed with the Insector Robo, Warudaros, and others, these minifigures were used as inspiration for the [[Beet-Chit]], [[Ripper (Diaclone)|Ripper]], [[Thrasher (Diaclone)|Thrasher]], [[Crusher (Diaclone)|Crusher]], and [[Buzzer (Diaclone)|Buzzer]] toys, as well as their leader, a Thrasher repurpose named [[King Waruder|Daros]].

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===Contemporary international ''Diaclone'' releases===
*Like ''Transformers'' itself, ''Diaclone'' was also released in other countries, in some cases licensed to other companies:
;United States
Takara themselves had a short run in the U.S. market under the name ''[[Diakron]]'', featuring three toys that were later released as ''Transformers'' in different colors. This was followed by ''[[Kronoform]]'', which featured toys that were ''not'' released as ''Transformers'' by Hasbro.
{{Main|Diakron}}
{{Main|Kronoform}}
;Finland
Takara themselves released toys in Finland under the name ''Diaclone'', sharing elements of the packaging design with GiG's ''Trasformer'' line. This release is notable for a unique black version of the Corvette Stingray (pre-[[Loudpedal]]).
;Italy
Italian company [[GiG]] initially released toys under the name ''Diaclone'', but soon changed it to ''[[Trasformer]]'' {{sic}}. Whether GiG was copying Hasbro or the other way round is unclear; however, ''Trasformer'' did feature a blend of ''Diaclone'' toys and elements original to Hasbro's ''Transformers'' line, possibly due to production reasons.
{{Main|Trasformer}}
;France, Germany, Belgium and Netherlands
French company [[Joustra]] released the toys under the name ''Diaclone'' in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, featuring a blend of ''[[Micro Change]]'' and ''Diaclone'' toys with unique packaging designs and origin stories, but eventually sporting factory-applied [[Autobot]] or [[Decepticon]] [[insignia|stickers]], also due to production reasons.
{{Main|Joustra}}

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Wyatt Toys]] advertised ''Diaclone'' and ''[[Microman]]'' toys for sale in the [[Detroit Powell Press]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}
===''Transtech''===
{{stub|{{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}} {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Axiom Nexus News}} {{storylink|King Waruder#Timelines|King Waruder profile}}}}
===''Masterpiece'' toy bios===
{{stub|{{storylink|Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Spin-out bio}} {{storylink|Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|''Masterpiece'' Bluestreak bio}}}}

==Notes==
*''Diaclone'' is a portmanteau of "diamond" and "cyclone": "strong as a diamond, fast as a cyclone".
**"[[Cymond]]," the name for ''Diaclone''{{'}}s location in the in-fiction [[multiverse]], was devised by longtime ''Transformers'' contributor [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] as an inversion of the original portmanteau (''cy''clone + dia''mond'').<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20191012014152/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/116666-rook-andromeda-on-facebook/page-40 Post on the Allspark Forums] by [[Jim Sorenson]] (archived)</ref>
*Designs from ''Diaclone'' were plagiarized for the Korean animated movie ''Diatron 5'' (다이아트론5), which for a time haunted [[Walmart]] dollar bins as ''[http://www.amazon.com/SPACE-TRANSFORMERS/dp/B000FHDNZW Space Transformers]''.
*General Motors stopped using the "Stingray" name after the 1976 model year through 2013. Though the Corvette mold is obviously a 1980 to 1982 model year, Takara incorrectly called it a Stingray.

==See also==
* [[Pre-Transformer]]s
* [[Diakron]]
* [[Kronoform]]
* [[Micro Change]]
* [[Trasformer]]
* [[Cymond]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.diaclone.net Diaclone.Net] fansite
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180430074512/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pretf.html ''Diaclone''] at the Pre-Transformers Page
* [https://www.transformerland.com/wiki/diaclone/ Diaclone® Action Figure Collectors' Guide] At TransFormerLand
* [https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/diaclone/ ''Diaclone''{{'}}s modern incarnation] at the TakaraTomy website

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|publisher=[[Atlus]]
|date=[[October 30|30 October]] 2003
|platform=PlayStation 2
|rating=
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'''''The Transformers''''' is a Japanese video game for the Sony PlayStation 2 based on the [[The Transformers (franchise)|original]] [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''Transformers'' series]]. It was developed by [[Winkysoft]] and published by [[Atlus]] on [[October 30]], 2003. After choosing a side, you can take a squad of three Transformers on action missions, gathering numerous new troops along the way.

Even though all of the dialog in the game is in English with an option to set all of the text in the game to English as well, this game was never released in America. The two most likely reasons are [[Hasbro]]'s lack of involvement with the title, and the game's apparent unanimous panning by critics in Japan.

You know things are messed up when ''[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s'' [[Jeff Manning|voice actor]] pulls off a better [[Peter Cullen]] than [[Robert Belgrade|the actor]] who plays [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].

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==Gameplay==
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{{bigquote|The invisible wall seems to have disappeared. Looks like we can't get rid of that wall unless we take care of all of them.|[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]}}

Gameplay consists of punching and kicking your way through canyons, hillsides, and roadways where legions of cloned opponents await you. There's very little variance in gameplay, and everything gets very repetitive very fast. The environments are all small and closed in, so don't expect a lot of exploration. You're there to duke it out with the enemy, and that's it. However, some environmental objects such as windmills and power coils can be interacted with, by attacking them, even though all you're doing is turning them off. Some levels offer multiple paths that can be taken, but thanks to the game's repetitive nature, the player will end up in very similar situations no matter which road they choose.

[[File:Transformers Tatakai Optimus Button Sequence Gameplay.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|You don't say.]]

Players can perform different attacks and combos by using different combinations of the basic punch and kick buttons. A charge attack be performed by holding the punch or kick button until the charge meter is filled. Releasing the button in front of an enemy will trigger a button mashing sequence, requiring the player to hit the punch or kick button repeatedly in order to deal more damage before delivering a finishing blow. Pushing both buttons simultaneously will unleash a special attack; for example [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] will perform a three-hit combo using his [[Energon-axe|Energon Axe]], while [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] will eject [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], who will fly straight into enemies.

[[File:Transformers Tatakai Optimus Truck Attack.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|Should we play "[[The Touch]]", or the [[The Headmasters (song)|Headmasters theme song]]?]]
Players can transform their character at will during gameplay. While in their alternate modes, characters have two attacks that require energy to use. While characters that transform into vehicles are able to move around more quickly, characters like [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] instead move slower in their [[alternate mode]]s, though their attacks deal more damage.

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Fallen opponents will drop power-ups, including red health refills, blue energy refills, and tiny Energon cubes. These Energon cubes can be collected by the player and spent in the Garage sub-menu between levels. Spending Energon on ''Machine Production'' will upgrade the characters' stats, while ''Equipments Upgrade'' will upgrade their weapons. However, the characters' stats will also be upgraded automatically when they earn a level-up on their own as the game progresses.
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==Setting==
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The game's story, titled '''''The Transformers: Call of the Future''''', takes its cue from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]], even specifically referring to the events of several episodes. It is (presumably) set in 2003, the year it was released, but, via [[time travel]], also features characters from an alternate future which branched off from cartoon continuity in late 2010 (after the events of "[[Webworld]]", but before "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1]]"). It does not seem to be officially considered part of the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]], however; it features several anachronistic appearances by characters who are ''not'' time-travelling (the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], for instance, are shown to be working with their respective factions, when they will not leave their homeworld to do so until 2011), and its events were not included in the painfully comprehensive [[Generation 1 cartoon timeline (Japan)|2007 timeline]].
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==Story==
[[File:Ps2tatakai shockwave2.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Shockwave's reign of terror and destruction!]]
In the year 2010, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who has grown disgruntled with Galvatron's abusive leadership, discovers the [[Zel Quartz]] on [[Zel Samine]]. Realizing that it is a power source even greater than the [[Heart of Cybertron]], Shockwave implants the Quartz into himself. He stages a one-robot coup and becomes the leader of the Decepticons...until the surging power load fries his systems and he malfunctions, running amok. He destroys much of both the Autobot and Decepticon armies and eventually destroys [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] itself before setting out to raze many innocent planets.

Unable to stop Shockwave in the present, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] allies with the [[Quintesson]]s to send an elite cadre back in time to destroy the Quartz before Shockwave discovers it.

In 2003, both the Autobots and Decepticons detect an explosion caused by the arrival of visitors from the future over Zel Samine and send teams to investigate. Both sides lose contact with their teams. The Autobots send another team consisting of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] to investigate, but their shuttle crashes, and Wheeljack learns that an abnormality in Zel Samine's sun causes electromechanical systems to malfunction and drains them of their power. The Decepticons likewise send [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] arriving later by [[space bridge|Space Bridge]], a very bumpy ride).

The Space Bridge malfunctions, causing significant damage to the Decepticon ship. The Decepticons lure the Autobots away from their own shuttle in order to steal their supply of [[energon]] and use it to repair their own shuttle. Afterwards, both sides skirmish over a series of local power sources, including the wind-power facility on [[Mount Jaad]], the [[Ranpas Geothermal Power Plant]], and the [[Monogan Hydroelectric Power Station]]. Along the way, both sides encounter members of their missing reconnaissance teams.

Both sides also encounter their counterparts from the future: the Autobots Rodimus Prime, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]; and the Decepticons [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. Galvatron reveals his identity to Megatron, but lies to him about the Zel Quartz, claiming he rules the universe in the future and it is part of an Autobot doomsday weapon that must be destroyed.

Pursuing stories of items that may be the Zel Quartz, both sides clash over the [[Jewel of Mystery]] at the [[Lazalt Ruins]], a superhard mineral in a drill bit at [[Karzite mine]], and a giant crystal formation at the [[Atalstan gem mine]]. None of those leads pay off, but the planet's central archive includes reference to a "Zel Stone" which is part of the [[ELTA]] power transmission array, matching descriptions of the Zel Quartz exactly.

Both sides stage a climactic confrontation at ELTA (which is either destroyed or kept intact, depending on the winner) to capture the Quartz. After the battle is done, Starscream, who has overheard Galvatron and Cyclonus discussing the Quartz's true nature, rushes in to steal the Quartz for himself, jetting off into space with it.

Unbeknownst to Starscream, the physical structure of the quartz requires the atmospheric and electromagnetic properties of [[Zel Samine]] to maintain its integrity. Because he has fled into space rather than installing the Quartz on the planet as Shockwave had (and thus protecting it), the Quartz immediately degrades and becomes powerless. Outside of the atmosphere, exposed to the effects of Zel Samine's star without the Quartz's power to protect him, Starscream drifts powerless, left to contemplate his mistakes.

Their own timeline averted, the future Autobots and Decepticons vanish into sparkles of light, and Optimus Prime and Megatron are left to contemplate what they've learned from the experience.

===Autobot Story===
====Stage 1====
Wheeljack loses control of a shuttle and crash-lands on Zel Samine. There, Optimus Prime, Jazz, and himself attempt a rescue mission to find several missing Autobots that disappeared here a few days prior when they receive an SOS signal. Seeing it close by, the Autobots head out to investigate, but all they find is Soundwave. Just then, Megatron is heard from a transmitter, revealing the signal was a trap to lure them away from their shuttle and steal the energon on it. As Soundwave leaves, Wheeljack mourns about not staying behind to protect the shuttle, knowing that it wouldn't last long against Megatron's [[fusion cannon]].

As the Autobots get into formation, they notice an invisible barrier blocking them that only goes down when they defeat waves of Decepticon foot soldiers. After braving through Soundwave, several waves of enemies, and even a deadly minefield, the Autobots return to the shuttle to find it severely damaged, but Megatron still here. Optimus defeats Megatron but feels a strange feeling. He questions Megatron about the recent events on this planet, but is shocked to discover that Megatron himself is investigating these very same events.

Though not totally destroyed, their shuttle is really damaged from the Decepticon attack and will not be able to lift off for some time. Wheeljack establishes contact with the [[Paradius United Government]], whose power plants are under attack by the Decepticons and aren't able to handle them on their own. Jazz suggests contacting [[Cosmos (G1)|Adams]] to help bring the supplies, but Wheeljack reveals that he discovered that the system's sun emits electromagnetic waves that are harmful to Transformers. While the rays are not fatal, they will increase their consumption of energon and going into space or flying at high altitudes carries the risk of losing most of their energy and becoming stranded in space. The government's high official is an understanding person and will provide the Autobots with the necessary equipment needed to fix the ship, provided they help get rid of the Decepticons. Prime gratefully accepts and orders his men to prepare for battle.

====Stage 2====
Wheeljack tells Prime they are near ready for departure, but Optimus is more concerned of the events that were unfolding behind the missing Autobots and the UFO that happened a few days ago. He first thought that the space-time continuity event was some sort of accident, but when asking the Paradius home planet, they revealed that Zel Samine was used mainly for energy and resource mining, leaving this planet with few inhabitants, so no clues about the UFO or the missing Autobots. Wheeljack assumed that it may be a new Decepticon weapon but Optimus reminds him that Megatron is investigating it too. For now, though, their goals are set on keeping the planet safe from the Decepticons.

Jazz says that they are now fully ready for battle, and their first destination was [[Mount Jaad]], a wind power plant with harsh conditions. Wheeljack finds the stuff the Paradius system builds to be quite interesting. The Paradius people live in harmony with both nature and technology. Energy is developed onto this planet and sent to the Paradius home planet, allowing them to live in a way to protect the environment without polluting it on Zel. Wheeljack was about to do a history lesson, but Jazz reminded them of the Decepticons attacking the mountain, and Prime proceeds to select the team and formation.

As they reach the plant, they encounter heavy Decepticon resistance and some autogun cannons at the plant that don't seem to recognize the difference between friend and foe. They also encounter the Decepticon Headmaster, Mindwipe, determined to send them to their ancestors, but is soundly defeated. Optimus contemplates that with the [[Matrix of Leadership]], they will always have the wisdom and knowledge of their ancestors by their side. They continue forth to the main station and have another encounter with Soundwave and defeat him. As the Autobots reach the main station, they encounter the Decepticon [[Triple Changer]] Blitzwing, who finds his comrades to be totally worthless for letting them get so far. The Autobots manage to beat him and drive him and the Decepticons away.

As they prepare to return to base, they find their old yellow friend, Bumblebee, and he is recruited back into the mission. When they return, Optimus and Jazz talk about how well they did against the enemy. Optimus wants to leave quickly, finding that he and his comrades are only doing more harm than help, until Wheeljack shows up and informs him that the Paradius government thanks the Autobots for help and that they aren't just contaminants.
{{note|If the player goes through a second time, instead of Bumblebee the Autobots will meet up with the Headmaster Brainstorm, ready to track down the Decepticons until his engines overheat.}}
====Stage 3====
Their next stop on their Decepticon hunt was the [[Ranpas Geothermal Power Plant]]. Fortunately, the facility is underground, which gives the Autobots a distinct advantage as they will not have to worry about any ambushes. The Decepticons were stealing energy from the main turbine, destabilizing the underground magma. This could result in a massive explosion. Optimus was determined to stop them now, selecting carefully the members and formation, even if it is an evil trap.

Optimus does note that it will get hotter as they move closer, and take on head-on hordes of Decepticon soldiers. Along the way, they encounter the Horrorcon, Snapdragon, and soundly defeat him. Optimus was not impressed, claiming that he lost his will to fight. Eventually, they came over a lava floor where the magma began to severely damage them if continuously traversing over it. When they reach the main turbine, they discover Megatron's faithful servant, Shockwave, in charge of the energy conversion. The Autobots manage to beat him and save the planet from crisis.

As they prepare to leave, they meet the Autobot scout and naturalist, Hound, who is ready to join the battle despite the tranquility on Zel Samine. The Autobots contemplate on how tough the battle was and wonders if it has hindered their ability to transform. Optimus suggests a full maintenance inspection when they return to Cybertron. Wheeljack isn't worried and doesn't seem the temperatures to be a big deal. The gang then begin joking around about their friendly bouts, but Optimus sadly has to cease the happy time as more of Zel Samine needs their help.
{{note|If the player goes through a second time, they will encounter the Headmaster, Chromedome instead of Hound.}}

====Stage 4====
Their next destination is the [[Monogan Hydroelectric Power Station]], where the Decepticons are using the generator at full speed to steal the most energy from it. Jazz realizes that if it keeps up, the generator could break down or even self-destruct, and break apart the dam. The plant is in the middle of a forest, so getting there won't be a problem. It is also a simplistic designed building so they will not get lost. Jazz recalls the time they woke up on Earth, when the Decepticons were stealing from the [[Sherman Dam]]. Optimus commands to go forth and select the right members to stop the Decepticons.

The forest was foggy and perfect for ambushes, but the Autobots had no time to lose and would not let this stop them. Making their way through the forest, they encounter the Decepticon Headmaster Weirdwolf, who Prime saw as nothing short of being a nuisance. They are able to barely defeat him, as Prime mocks how even his claws and fangs cannot hurt a heart filled with justice. They soon make it to the plant with incredible numbers of Decepticon minions, including Blitzwing and some autoguns that are unable to tell friend from foe. When they reach the generator, they encounter Blitzwing's partner-in-crime and Decepticon Astrotrain, asked to deliver the energy to Megatron. The Autobots manage to drive him away and save the dam.

On their way out, they meet up with the Autobot Headmaster Highbrow, who rejoins his comrades. Back at base, Wheeljack jokes on how he didn't want to swim if they failed. Jazz then boasts about surfing a tidal wave when Cybertron was close to Earth. This infuriated Optimus, who didn't want to joke about such war-like situations. He does admit that he does feel fear about falling, but as long as he remembers he is fighting for peace, his fear is no more. Jazz and Wheeljack apologize for their behavior.
{{note|If the player goes through a second time, they will encounter their chief medic, Ratchet instead of Highbrow.}}

====Stage 5====
Thanks to the efforts of the Autobots, the Decepticons had stopped their evil deeds for the time being. But Optimus knew that this moment of peace wouldn't last for long and must stay vigilant. According to the Autobots they recovered, there were two UFO's, but could not gain any information other than that as they were scattered out by the electromagnetic waves and the Decepticons found them, trying to defend themselves until help could arrive.

Just then, the Autobots received another SOS signal, asking for help. Optimus was opted to go and help, but Wheeljack asks for an investigation in case it was another Decepticon trap. Optimus still felt responsible for putting his comrades in danger before though, and decides not to send an investigation and head straight to the SOS signal, and prepare for departure. The shuttle's sensors indicates the presence of both Autobots ''and'' Decepticons. The team beats through several Decepticons and conveniently placed autoguns, as well as Shockwave and Snapdragon, and reaches the signal destination.

{{note|In this stage, the boss and end story cutscene will be totally different if playing through a second time. As such, two separate sections have been made dealing with both scenarios.}}

=====Normal Scenario=====
When they arrive, they encounter a mysterious new Decepticon who shares the same face as Megatron and recognizes Optimus Prime. The bot introduces himself as Galvatron, the leader of the "future Decepticons". Through a tough battle, the Autobots are somehow able to defeat Galvatron, but the new guy acts like a poor loser, transforming into cannon mode and blasting the team down before retreating. As the Autobots prepare to leave, they encounter...Hot Rod? No, he looks like him, and accompanied by an elderly war veteran and a lovely female. To add more confusion and surprise, "Hot Rod" introduces himself as Rodimus Prime, even though Optimus is the true Prime.

Optimus and his team takes Rodimus and his allies—Kup and Arcee—back to the shuttle to answer some questions. They are revealed to be from the future and that the UFO's they were chasing were shuttles they were in, and Galvatron is the future leader of the Decepticons. Jazz begins pushing Rodimus by asking what happens to Optimus and how he became from Hot Rod to Rodimus, but Optimus stops him, as he knows that time travel is possible, they don't need to know so much about their futures, and that he could feel the same Matrix of Leadership he carries within Rodimus, proving that it was true. The true story would be revealed the next day after a well-earned rest...

Meanwhile, the Decepticons have allied themselves with their future counterparts and allies, where it is revealed that Galvatron is Megatron's future self, much to the surprise of Starscream, but Megatron could feel the same metal impulse. Galvatron decides to lie to his former self by telling of how he is the new ruler of the entire universe, but the Autobots plan to use a doomsday device to destroy them. This was a conversation for the future...

The next day, Optimus becomes shocked by the news that Megatron's most faithful servant, Shockwave, had turned on him in the future. This is because after he became Galvatron, he became more violent and began losing his own authority. Observing his new leader, Shockwave deems himself a better choice as Decepticon leader and began a one-robot mutiny with an item known as [[Zel Quartz]] as Rodimus begins to tell the story of how this all happened...

''"'Zel Quartz was an energy mineral that Shockwave discovered. If the Quartz is set into the body of a being born on Cybertron—for example a Transformer—that being will experience a prodigious increase in power and strength. So, blessed with an inexhaustible supply of energy and destructive power, Shockwave made himself leader of the Decepticons. But he could not bear the extra power loads, his circuitry malfunctioned, and he began to run amok.

''"Of course, both the Autobots and the Decepticons tried to stop him, but fueled by the near infinite power resources of the Zel Quartz, Shockwave was unstoppable. Both sides suffered massive losses. Eventually, the planet Cybertron itself was destroyed! Rodimus Prime knew that Shockwave would not stop until the Earth and all other planets were bathed in fire. Rodimus sought help from the Quintessons, who were also under threat. They provided technology, which would enable Transformers to travel back in time through a timeslip, where they planned to stop Shockwave from ever unearthing the Zel Quartz!"''

The elite of the survivors boarded a shuttle and threw themselves into the timeslip. Unfortunately, the Decepticons discovered the Autobots' plans and secretly followed them through the timeslip to steal the Quartz for themselves. Because of this, a space energy destabilization occurred and both sides' groups were scattered, with no way to contact their friends, which explains everything that's happened. Realizing the danger the universe was in, Optimus and his Autobots agreed to help Rodimus find the Quartz and destroy it! But there was a problem...

No one knows where it is, because the mineral is called by another name in this timeline. What's even worse, the Decepticons are planning to steal the Quartz and fooling Megatron and his Decepticons into believing the doomsday weapon nonsense and the Zel Quartz was the power source of this weapon. Wheeljack contacts the Paradius United Government and discovers three possible locations as to where the Zel Quartz may be and begin to roll out.

=====Alternate Scenario=====
Unsurprisingly, it was another trap after all made by Megatron. Optimus simply laughs in relief, knowing that his Autobot comrades aren't in any sort of danger. However, his laughter turns to shock when Megatron unveils four [[Optimus Prime clone]]s, in case of an emergency. However, much to his surprise, Optimus and his Autobots are able to defeat them. Optimus tells Megatron that imitations are nothing without a heart and soul. Irritated, Megatron quickly retreats, vowing not to forget this humiliation and smash Optimus to bits.

Returning to base, Jazz was quite angered at Megatron's actions, but Optimus and Wheeljack were not so bothered by it, as there is and always will be on Optimus Prime in this universe. But now that the Decepticons were back and active, they were going to be busy. Just then, Rodimus and his allies appear, ready to help fight by their side again. Just then, Wheeljack takes out a small capsule which he picked up from one of the Decepticons they fought. Wheeljack begins examining it as everyone else rests up for the day.

Wheeljack urgently announces he discovered something. The capsule is actually a message from the future, explaining the UFO's that landed here. Though the message is low quality, Wheeljack surmises that the message came from the Quintessons. In the message, it says that in the future, the Decepticons had obtained the Zel Quartz and wiped out their entire race. Kup is quite shocked as he thought that it existed in stories. The Quartz exists on certain planets and if a Transformer installs it in his body, his body will increase to monstrous proportions. The senders obviously sent this in hoping that people of the past would find it, and the message encourages the receivers to destroy the Quartz.

Unfortunately, Wheeljack had already scoured through the database but found no record of the Zel Quartz. Rodimus assumes that the mineral is named something else in this timeline. Wheeljack did also find three minerals that may be the Quartz. Knowing the Decepticons had heard this message too, the Autobots hurried up and prepared to search for Zel Quartz and destroy it!

====Stage 6====
The first destination is the [[Lazalt Ruins]], which were just recently discovered. The Autobots arrived there personally for the briefing. These ruins were said to have been the remains of an ancient alien civilization, that arrived here before the first settlements of Zel Samine. Deep within the ruins is a temple where a magical [[Jewel of Mystery]] is enshrined, thought to be the Zel Quartz. Jazz tried warning Kup about the dangers of the jungle, but Kup began recalling a time on [[Floron III]], surrounded by a horde of mech-eating plants. However, Optimus had to stop him, as the Decepticons were already ahead of the Autobots, and Arcee prepared to choose the team and formation.

Optimus was correct, as the Decepticons were lurking and ready to strike in the jungle, including the Decepticon Headmaster Skullcruncher. Although they defeat him, the Autobots learn that without a key to a large door, they are unable to proceed. Realizing that Skullcruncher has the key, they pursue him and battle again. This time, they made sure to obtain the key needed to move forward. Continuing, they eventually run into the Horrorcon Apeface. They are able to take him down and eventually discover the Jewel of Mystery. However, unlucky for the Autobots, it was guarded by the Decepticon combiner, Predaking. After an extremely tough battle, Predaking is defeated and the Autobots obtain the Jewel of Mystery.

As they prepare to leave, the team encounters the Autobot Wrecker, Springer, who gladly joins the battle. After they analyze the Jewel of Mystery, it's sad to say that it wasn't Zel Quartz. Jazz makes sure that the jewel is returned to the ruins. Optimus tries questioning Wheeljack, but he is so wrapped up in Kup's stories that he doesn't hear him until Arcee screams at them. Though Kup and Wheeljack apologize, Optimus reflects on how valuable is a warrior with entertaining stories to share, but is as great an honor to be scolded by quite a beautiful woman like Arcee. This leaves Optimus thinking and remembering about his old comrade, [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-One]]....
{{note|If the player goes through the game a second time, they will meet up with the Autobot Headmaster, Hardhead instead of Springer.}}

====Stage 7====
The next candidate is a drillbit in the [[Karzite mine]], a mine in the middle of the desert like Earth's oilfields. The mineral was an incredible specimen that is made of great materials. Even though it is a survey mission, Optimus knows the Decepticons will most likely be there and prepares to pick a team and formation. Out of nowhere, Rodimus asks Optimus what he would need to do to become a great leader like him. Optimus and the others were taken aback by this, but Optimus said he would gladly answer his question after the mission is completed.

When they arrive, they encounter Decepticons in the desert. Although the sand made it hard for the team to maneuver, the Decepticons had the same exact trouble. The team also encountered more autoguns that once again did not discriminate. They would encounter and defeat Blitzwing once again as well as a small army of Sharkticons. No sooner than that, they find Octane, gathering energy for himself to usurp Galvatron as Decepticon leader. Rodimus isn't too impressed. The Autobots manage to defeat him and he runs away like a "thin-fuelled coward", as Rodimus puts it. However, when they finally find the drill, they have a nasty encounter with Trypticon, who is guarding the drillbit. After an extremely tough battle, Trypticon is defeated and the drillbit is obtained.

As they head back, they run into the speedy messenger Blurr, who joins up with the team. When they analyze it, the drill bit doesn't appear have any special effect on Transformers, meaning no Zel Quartz. Optimus orders his Autobots to return the drill bit back and then get their filters cleaned form the sand. Wheeljack has a new cleaner, but he can't find it in the storage—or ''anything'', for that matter—since the incident, so most of the others go to help. This leaves Optimus and Rodimus to have their private talk mentioned earlier. Rodimus asks again what he needs to do to be a leader. Optimus answers by reminiscing of the mission in the desert. The desert is scorching hot in the day, yet freezing cold in the night. If Rodimus is to be a great leader, he must remember the desert, not measure things by strictness, and believe in the justice in his heart and the answers will come naturally. Rodimus now feels much more confident and would be okay even after returning to the future.

{{note|If the player goes through the game a second time, they will meet the Monsterbot Grotusque instead of Blurr.}}

====Stage 8====
The final possible location of the Zel Quartz is the [[Atalstan gem mine]], where energy is extracted and several jewels and fossils are situated there as well. When something out of the ordinary is found, a new shaft is created and mining begins there, and because of this the mine has grown to an enormous size. The final gem is a giant crystal recently discovered and polished up, much to Arcee's excitement. An investigation team was already sent, but Optimus asks Jazz to inform the civilians of the danger and evacuate immediately. Optimus begins the preparations.

Optimus already knew the Decepticons were here and the crystal was only half-buried. This meant they needed to hurry. Going through the mine, they found Mindwipe and beat him once again, before encountering Galvatron's right-hand-bot, Cyclonus. In a noble and heroic effort, the Autobots defeat him and progress forward even when knowing the Decepticons were waiting. As they made it through, they encountered the Sweep leader, Scourge, who first sends out his minions to deal with the Autobots. Even with the numbers game, he is unable to take them down and they finally arrive at the crystal. Unfortunately, it's here that the Autobots meet the six-changing ninja, Sixshot, guarding it. Through a rough and difficult battle, they defeat him and obtain the large crystal.

As they prepare to leave, they encounter the brave and honorable commander, Ultra Magnus, who gladly joins the group. But after they analyze it, guess what—it's not the Zel Quartz either! Although it is a new crystal and an amazing specimen, Arcee is quite upset it's not the Quartz and must be returned immediately. Optimus decides to return it, and Arcee volunteers to accompany him. Just then, Rodimus gives her a jewel that was mixed in with the dirt while carrying the crystal. Rodimus would have hoped she would like it and that it would help him get a better reputation with the ladies, but instead she scolds her commander for taking the jewel out without permission, much to Rodimus' embarassment and dismay. As a punishment, Optimus made Rodimus take his place in returning both gems to the mine.

{{note|If the player goes through a second time, they will meet the Monsterbot Doublecross instead of Ultra Magnus, reuniting the entire Autobot squadron in both timelines.}}

====Stage 9====
Even though the Autobots have been keeping the Decepticons from plundering Zel Samine, they still haven't found the Zel Quartz and they are fresh out of good leads. Just then, Wheeljack and Arcee come back from looking at the old archives with good news. When the planet was first pioneered, a strange and powerful mineral was found, which would be the namesake of the planet: Zel Rock! It was no-doubt the Zel Quartz and it is located at the [[ELTA]], short for the "Enormous Laser Transmission Array", a facility where they convert the energy cultivated on Zel Samine into a laser beam for transmission back to the home planet of Paradius and is located at the central core. Unfortunately, as they prepare for departure, they learn from the Paradius United Government that the Decepticons beat them to ELTA already. The Autobots carefully began choosing the team. The final battle has begun....

As anticipated, the Decepticons were ready for the Autobots and also set up a mine field as well, but they were not willing to give up so soon. As they moved on, they had an encounter with Megatron's treasonous second-in-command, Starscream. A tough battle arose, but the Autobots came out on top, forcing Starscream to retreat, claiming discretion is the better part of valor. As the Autobots proceeded, they were forced to deal with minefields and automated guns that ''still'' do not know allies and enemies. After all that, they end up fighting both Scourge and Cyclonus together, but the team is able to win again. But just as they leave, the Decepticon combiner Abominus appears to stop them. After a tough-winded battle, they defeat Abominus and continue on. After defeating Snapdragon, Apeface, and Astrotrain one last time, they finally reach ELTA.

====Stage 10====
As they arrive inside, the alarm has sounded and the Decepticons have already breached the ELTA central core and an explosion is imminent. In a hurried rush, the Autobots quickly hurry to the core where after dashing through the halls they encounter Trypticon again but defeat him once more. As they reach the center, they are greeted by Trypticon's partner, Full-Tilt, Soundwave, and Soundblaster. The trio are soundly defeated and the team encounters the Decepticon leaders, Megatron and Galvatron, now in possession of the Zel Quartz and bet the Quartz on a final battle. Within an arena surrounded by electric barriers, the final battle commenced!

It was a truly heart-stopping and difficult battle, but somehow, the Autobots pull through and finally obtain the Zel Quartz. However, ELTA was ready to self-destruct. Optimus commanded his Autobots to evacuate immediately and leave the Primes to handle the situation. Optimus realized that even if the Quartz was put back in place, it would still blow up and kill every Transformer here. Because of the energy concentrated on ELTA, a global catastrophe would occur with nothing left to do about it. Not even the Decepticons would be able to escape this, and all the talk of justice was all empty. It was then that Optimus realized how it could be stopped. He and Rodimus unveil their respective Matrixes and unleash their powers, stopping the energy flow and saving Zel Samine, much to the surprise of Megatron and Galvatron. The Decepticon leaders leave the planet, swearing revenge one day.

Reuniting with their Autobots, they learn that the Decepticons used the Space Bridge to return home, and Kup knows they will return one day, as the Decepticons were like cockroaches that don't die no matter how many times they're stepped on. With the full agreement and cooperation of the United Government, Optimus reaffirms his decision to destroy the Zel Quartz. In exchange of this, Wheeljack will help re-engineer ELTA's core apparatus. As they discuss a way to destroy the Zel Quartz, Starscream suddenly swoops in and swipes the Quartz, lying in wait for them to slip up. With the Quartz in his possession, Starscream flies away from the planet to install it somewhere he won't be interrupted. Optimus laughs, as Wheeljack reveals that the Quartz needs the planet's electromagnetic waves to be powerful and can only be properly installed in the planet's atmosphere. As the Autobots laugh about Starscream's incompetence, the shuttle had finally been repaired, but the future Autobots begin to disappear. Now that the Zel Quartz is gone, history has been remade and Rodimus and his friends were now returning to their era. Both sides salute each other and the Autobots roll on home as Starscream floats powerless and helplessly in space.....

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===Decepticon Story===
====Stage 1====
In a Decepticon shuttle that crashed in a cave on Zel Samine, Starscream and Soundwave finish making modifications to the Space Bridge to send their leader there, so that they could try an investigation of a mysterious flying object that landed there and the disappearance of the Decepticons sent to investigate before them. Though Soundwave was sure it would work, the Space Bridge backfires during transport and becomes severely damaged. But Megatron was being transported, and Starscream decides to lead Soundwave to his estimated location of arrival. But when they arrive, no one is around, leading them to believe he was destroyed in the transport.

Just as Starscream was about to name himself new leader, he was blasted back by none other than Megatron, alive and quite well. Soundwave apologizes for the inconvenience of the space bridge not working. However Megatron reveals that the Autobots—most notably Optimus Prime, Wheeljack, and Jazz—had also crash-landed on Zel Samine to investigate the mysterious flying object that landed here. They detected the space bridge signature, just as Megatron called Optimus, challenging him to a battle right in front of Prime's shuttle, which Optimus gladly accepted, though Wheeljack noted he wouldn't get past him. Starscream pondered why Megatron alerted them to their attack, with Megatron stating that the Autobots are merely "play-acting as heroes", and wondered if he could put in a good word for Starscream to [[Starscream (Armada)|become an Autobot]]. Starscream shouted he'd rather die and brushed off his previous claim, as the Decepticons prepared to select their mission team.

[[File:Transformers Tatakai Megatron Surrounded.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Starscream looked suspiciously enthusiastic to join the beating of Megatron.]]
As they were about to move forward, however, they were stopped by an invisible wall which only goes down after defeating waves of Autobot troops. After dealing with hordes of enemies, Wheeljack, and even a deadly minefield that Wheeljack put up himself, Megatron and his troops finally reach Optimus Prime. After a long and hard-fought battle, Prime drives off in the opposite direction of his own shuttle. Megatron looks on frustrated, but nonetheless, the Decepticons take all the Energon aboard the shuttle.

Soundwave considers the mission still considered the battle a victory for the Energon they stole, but Starscream notes that the shuttle is inoperable due to the accident and they are unable to use the space bridge. Soundwave explains that the planet Zel Samine produces multiple energy sources for it to be transported to other planets within the Paradius system. Megatron devises a plan to steal the energy sources of Zel Samine to repair their shuttle and then investigate the truth behind the UFO's. Starscream wondered about the missing Decepticons, but Megatron knows they would join if they smelled a fight as the trio prepare for the battle ahead.

====Stage 2====
Megatron and Soundwave spoke of the mysterious UFO and the mystery behind everything that has been happening. According to sensors, the UFO appeared after an explosion in a space-time discontinuity event, and landed on Zel. The Decepticons sent to investigate mysteriously vanished, leading Soundwave to believe it was no mere accident. Megatron believes that Optimus Prime may be creating a new weapon, similar to the Immobilizer and Solar Tower. However, Soundwave reveals the dangerous electromagnetic rays emmitted from the planet's sun, Paradius, which are harmful to Transformers, most notably in high altitudes and in space, which was the cause of the Space Bridge's malfunction in the first place. This meant they were stuck on the planet and needed to get more energy so that the repairs could be done.

The first target is the wind power plant on Mount Jaad, though Starscream was not sure, as the outputs were quite feeble and gathering power over a wide area would be tedious. Soundwave notes that the energy outputs are much higher here than on Earth, and Megatron reveals the main target is the main power station, where the turbine energy is collected and stored. However, the Autobots were occupying the area, but Starscream notes he could destroy them all with one shot, as Megatron prepares to select the team and formation.

As they reach the power plant, they encounter heavy Autobot resistance and automated defense cannons, getting in the way of their progress. They also encounter the Autobot Headmaster, Brainstorm, who they soundly defeat, with Megatron finding him to be "all bark and no bite". As they continue towards the main station, they breach more defenses and defeat Wheeljack yet again. Finally reaching the main station, they are encountered by Hound, determined to keep "the beauty of this place". Needless to say, he was defeated and the Decepticons prepared to suck the plant dry.

As they prepared to leave, they encounter the Horrorcon Headmaster, Snapdragon, who rejoins the Decepticons on Zel. Returning to the shuttle with all the energy, they prepare to use it to repair the shuttle. As Starscream ponders to himself about how pointless the complexity of the operation was and that Megatron is not fit to lead, but his leader interrupts his train of thought with claiming to know about Starscream's thoughts, but revealed not to. Naivity like that was how Starscream would "never catch [Megatron] sleeping".

{{note|If the player goes through a second time, they will encounter the Headmaster Weirdwolf, instead of Snapdragon.}}

====Stage 3====
Their next stop is a Geothermal Power Plant, but once again, Starscream scoffs at the primitive resources that the planet has until Soundwave mentions the large volume of the energy. But Starscream also brings up that the facility is underground, making it difficult for him to fly. This gives Megatron an excuse to laugh at the one Decepticon who has constantly tried undermining him, for being unable to fly with a roof above him, but Starscream recomposes himself. Just then, Laserbeak returns and reports the Autobots taking up defensive positions, making the Decepticons prepare.

Megatron is astounded by the marvelous atmosphere of the plant as they move on, taking down any Autobots that get in their way. Along the way, they encounter the Mosterbot Grotusque and soundly defeat him. Megatron commented he was "as useless as he was ugly". Continuing their way, they encounter a hot magma panel floor that damages them if stayed on there for prolonged periods. As the reach the main power station, they are greeted by another Monsterbot Doublecross. They defeat him and take the energy.

As they get ready for departure, they encounter the Triple Changer, Blitzwing, who scolded his fellow Decepticons for being so late, but joined the party nonetheless. Returning to the shuttle with the energy, the Decepticons contemplate the mission's success and the Autobots uselessness and inability to stop them. However, they were unable to gain the neccessary amount of energy. Megatron knew that Soundwave was not responsible, though. Instead, it was Starscream, having been told by Laserbeak that he was pilfering the Energon cubes. As Megatron contemplates having Laserbeak to replace him, Starscream immediately goes to return them and Megatron has him work on the shuttle as punishment, and quietly plans to have him face Optimus Prime as well.

{{note|If the player goes through a second time, they will encounter the Headmaster Skullcruncher, instead of Blitzwing.}}

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==Characters==
Below is a list of some of the characters that appear in the game. Not all characters are unlocked when you beat a storyline for the first time. This encourages the player to go back and try again to get the rest. There are also some changes made to the story after beating it the first time.

[[File:Doublecross mb.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|Doublecross as seen in the video game.]]
[[File:Ps2tatakai full-tilt.jpg|right|154px|thumb|I failed to transform in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]].]]
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]
*[[Kup (G1)|Kup]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]]†
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]
*[[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]
*[[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]
*[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]]
*[[Grotusque]]
*[[Doublecross]]

|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]†
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]†
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]
*[[Octane]]†
*[[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]
*[[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]]
*[[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]]
*[[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]]
*[[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]
*[[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]]†
*[[Apeface]]†
*[[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]†
*[[Dark Hot Rod]]

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'''Autobots'''
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]
*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]]
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]
*[[Computron (G1)|Computron]]
*[[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]]
*[[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]]
*[[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Skylynx]]
*[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]
*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]
*[[Punch (G1)|Punch]]
*[[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]]
*[[Pointblank]]
*[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]]
*[[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]]
*[[Raiden]]
*[[Shouki]]
*[[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]]
*[[Suiken]]
*[[Kaen]]
*[[Megatron Clone]]

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'''Decepticons'''
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnell]] {{sic}}
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]
*[[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]]
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]
*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]
*[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]
*[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]
*[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
*[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]]
*[[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]
*[[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]]
*[[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]]
*[[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]]
*[[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]]
*[[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]]
*[[Misfire (G1)|Missfire]] {{sic}}
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]]
*[[Wingspan]]
*[[Pounce]]
*[[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]]
*[[Flywheels]]
*[[Optimus Prime clone]]
{{!}}}
}}

†Characters with multiple alternate modes (such as [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and the [[Triple Changer]]s) are presented as multiple characters, each having different alternate modes.

==Quotes==
"Dessert will be served after I take care of the main course... Optimus Prime!"
:—'''Megatron''' says a terrible metaphor.

"Lens-headed sneak!"
:—'''Starscream''' doesn't trust Laserbeak.

==Notes==
===Transformers References===
For all its flaws, this game comes with a whole lotta fanwank. Besides the sheer number of characters, both Autobots and Decepticons occasionally reference episodes of the original [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''The Transformers'' cartoon]].
*Considering the possibility that the Autobots were developing a new weapon, Megatron was initially dismissive, but recalled the [[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|Immobilizer]] and [[Solar Power Tower]] from the episodes "[[The Immobilizer]]" and "[[The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders]]" as proof it was not out of the Autobots' capabilities.
*When learning they will have to battle the other faction at the [[Monogan Hydroelectric Power Station]], which generates energy through dams, Jazz and Megatron remarked it was just like when they woke up on Earth. They referred, of course, to the battle at [[Sherman Dam]] in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]".
*Jazz claimed he surfed a giant tidal wave back when Cybertron came really close to the Earth, recalling the events in the episode "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]".
*Obviously, the Transformers who travel back from the future make numerous references to the events that transpired during ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
*The Quintessons are said to have created the means for the future Transformers to reach the past, which would seem based on their creation of the [[Time Window]] in "[[Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming]]".
*Upon hearing that Rodimus Prime, Arcee and Kup are from the future, Optimus Prime talked about Spike traveling back in time when he entered old ruins and a time machine on Cybertron that saved his life. These are references to the episodes "[[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]]" wherein [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] traveled through time by means of the [[Dragon Mound]], and "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]" wherein the [[Kronosphere]] brought the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] to the past where they saved Optimus's previous persona Orion Pax.
*Wishing to illustrate he could take care of himself, Kup began recalling a story of when he and some others went to [[Floron III]] and encountered a horde of [[Morphobot|mech eatin' plants]]. This story deals with concepts introduced in the episode "[[Quest for Survival]]", but not events that actually happened in the cartoon.
*Considering the story of the Jewel of Mystery, a stone of great power that lied within a recently discovered jungle temple, Megatron was reminded of the [[Crystal of Power]] which he had found within a temple on Earth in "[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]".
*During Wheeljack and Kup's talk of the old days, they talked about a battle against a giant black Decepticon{{fact|Who?}} and the beauty of [[Crystal City]]. Crystal City appeared in "[[The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme]]".
*While sort of flirting with Arcee, Optimus Prime thought back on [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]], that he hadn't seen her in a long time and that he missed her. Elita One is Optimus Prime's life partner who appeared in the episodes "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]" and "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]".
*At one point, Cyclonus noticed that Galvatron had been acting a lot saner ever since coming to Zel Samine and wondered if it was due to Paradius's radiation. It made him think back on times he had visited other places to 'cure' Galvatron, including the planet [[Torkulon]] which they visited in "[[Webworld]]".
*At another point, Cyclonus was able to restrain his temper against Starscream's insult by telling himself he would "turn into a pathetic ghost eventually," as per the events of "[[Starscream's Ghost]]" and "[[Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine]]".
*Soundwave compared the abilities of the Zel Quartz to the [[Heart of Cybertron]], the gem that powered the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' and was temporarily retrieved in "[[Microbots]]".

===Trivia===
*Those who pre-ordered this game received a special "Matrix Disc" DVD containing all the Japanese toy [[commercial]]s for ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'', ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (toyline)|Transformers 2010]]'' and ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|The Headmasters]]''.
* The game's original [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRnKwY_YeWk CG promotional video] was later used as the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQUnHAjOezY opening cinematic], albeit with several minor alterations between the two.
** The "A.D. 2003" date in the trailer was changed to the more generic "A New Era" in the opening.
** While the trailer uses English character names and terminology such as "Optimus Prime" and "Decepticons", the intro version instead uses their Japanese counterparts such as "Convoy" and "Destrons". This is an especially strange choice, as the rest of the game exclusively uses English names.
** During the cast spotlight sequence, the intro version adds spotlights for Chromedome and Weirdwolf that were not present in the trailer.
** In the trailer, the brief montage after the "A battle without an end" text features sequences of Jazz and Wheeljack transforming, Soundwave deploying his cassettes, and Rodimus pulling the Matrix apart and holding it aloft. The intro version significantly changes this, however, by removing the Rodimus scene entirely, shortening the other two sequences, and interspersing new segments of Chromedome's headmaster unit attaching and powering up, Weirdwolf slashing the camera, and Weirdwolf attempting to sneak attack Chromedome. Combined with the above change and the Headmasters being second-playthrough recruits not relevant to the larger plot, it seems plausible that the post-Season 3 characters were late additions during development.
*The opening cinematic and main menu theme sample [[Lion]]'s [[The Transformers (Theme)|theme]] from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
*The voice cast is made up of English-speaking actors based in Japan, similar to games like ''{{w|Castlevania: Symphony of the Night}}'' and the original ''{{w|Resident Evil (1996 video game)|Resident Evil}}'', and features many of the same actors. For instance, Optimus Prime is played by [[Robert Belgrade|Alucard's voice actor]], while Ultra Magnus is [[Barry Gjerde|Barry Burton's]]. The resulting performances are...about what you'd expect.
*The CG scenes and rendered stills used for character portraits are derived from [[Studio OX]] artwork, whereas the game models themselves are largely based on stylized versions of the original animation models. This can be a little jarring when Megatron's entire head or Optimus' wheel placement abruptly change during scene transitions from in-game scenes to CG versions.

==External links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20100124003405/http://www.atlus.co.jp/cs/game/takara/gameinfo/charactor/transformer.html ''The Transformers'' game page at Atlus.co.jp] (archive copy)
*Video game site [https://www.ign.com/ ''IGN''] did a [https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/06/01/transformers-vs-transformers humorous comparison] between the Atlus-developed Generation 1 game and the later [[Melbourne House]]-developed [[Transformers (PS2)|''Armada'' game]] as a "battle between Japan and Australia". Australia won.
*[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/917923-transformers-japan/faqs/27448 Move List and Guide (incomplete) via GameFAQs]

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